IMPROPRIETY ADMITTED.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVII, Issue 138, 13 June 1913, Page 5

IMPROPRIETY ADMITTED.

THE SLEEP-WALKING STORY

(Received June 12, 9.30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, June 12. The inquest on Mrs Qapeness has concluded. Witnesses stated that the deceased never walked in her sleep, but that she was very unhappy and worried about her husband's conduct with a young woman. '-,'■• The latter, in evidence, admitted impropriety with Capeness. The deceased said last November that she knew her husband and witness cared for each other, and that she would get out of their way. A detective expressed the opinion that it was impossible for a person to fall accidentally out of the window through which deceased passed. He investigated the case, but he was unable to collect direct evidence of foul play. Counsel for Capeness argued that the evidence pointed to suicide. The Coroner said that it was difficult for him to make up his mind whether it was a case of murder or suicide. He attached little credence to the explanation regarding sleepwalking given by the; husband. The matter was one which a jury might decide. -r .

The Coroner committed Capeness •for murder. Capeness seemed greatly . surprised ■at the verdict. Bail was refused.