ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER
THE DEATH OF KARXKST SAUNDERS. . (Per Usitkb Press Association.) CHRTSTCIIURWI. February 6. At. Ih« inquest on the body of Ernest Tlitmias Saunders, the jury, after bearing evidence, including medical testimony, brought- in the following verdict:—"Thai the deceased died from epilepsy, accelerated by a blow on the head si ruck by Alexander Kiddev at Sumner on .lanunrv 20 1909." ' ' The Coroner: "That is equivalent to manslaughter. (To the chief detective): You had better arrest this man. and bring hint up before me at Ihe court later on." Kiddey was then taken into custody, and was subsequently charged before Mr H. W. Bishop, 5..M.," with manslaughter. Mr Leathern appeared for the accused, and on the application of the police, he was remanded till February 13. Bail wa s allowed accused in £100, and two sureties of £50 each.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 14442, 8 February 1909, Page 6
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