BANK MURDER.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 21 June 1924, Page 5

BANK MURDER.

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A PLEA OF NOT GUILTY. INSANITY URGED. CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT LONDON, June 19. Goldenberg, who has been sentenced to- death, pleaded not guilty. His counsel announced that, in the' event of the jury deciding that accused was guilty, he proposed to apply for an acquittal on the ground of insanity. Constable Day gave evidence that when Goldenberg a Omitted the crime he said he would do it again for money. Witness denied that Goldenberg was excited at the time or that he had made a rambling statement, but witness admitted that the accused made strange statements. Superintendent Jones gave evidence that he received an anonymous letter yesterday signed “M. Which.” The letter declared that the accused was innocent, as the writer committed the crime. The judge and counsel received similar letters. Goldenberg’s father gave evidence that when Goldenberg was a child lie fell and injured his skull. Afterwards lie had * very strange manner, and kept continually alone. When he enlisted he wrote asking lor forgiveness, as his life had been a curse to everyone. During the cross-examination of his father the accused arose in the dock and asked the judge to prevent counsel asking questions concerning his relations with a girl. “Stop him mentioning my girl’s name,” he said. “1 would sooner hang than have her mentioned.”

Throughout the hearing Goldenberg constantly interrupted the proceedings with violent outbursts.