A BRUTAL CRIME.

Grey River Argus, 16 January 1928, Page 5

A BRUTAL CRIME.

Schoolgirl Murdered. MUTILATED BODY THROWN IN RIVER BED. (Received January .13, at 7 p.m.) NEW YORK, January 13. A message from Flint Michigan, says that one of the most brutal crimes in the history of the states, is inciting hundreds to search for the killer of a five year old girl who was kidnapped in an automobile when on her way home from school. The body' was later found mutilated, and part scattered in the bed of a stream. The murderer is believed to be an elderly man. The condition of the body causes the police to believe that the killer is skilled in surgery. Several suspects have been arrested and freed by the nolice. Murder Suspected. INFANT’S BODY FOUND. WELLINGTON, January 15. The body of a newly-born child, the sex of which has not yet been determined, was discovered in the harbour this morning. It is believed to be a case of murder. The police are supposed to have a clue. Nurse Found Dead. EVIDENCE OF GAS POISONING. WANGANUI, January 14. Miss Clara Alice Cox., about forty, was found dead on Saturday night in her house. The house had been shut up for several days, and the neighbours thought Miss Cox was on holidays. The gas was found turned on. Letters found under the door were dated January 5, indicating that she had been dead a week. Deceased, who was a trained nurse, is believed to have relations in Wellington, but none are known here.