THE BORDEN MURDER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19239, 1 August 1924, Page 7

THE BORDEN MURDER

GOLDENBERG PAYS THE PENALTY. Prwa Association— By T»l»cr«ph—Copyright. LONDON, July 30. Abraham Goldenberg was hanged m. Winchester Gaol. He remained calm, but ns the white cap was adjusted he twice called out: 1 Stop. Oh, God, lorHive me!”.—A. jmd N.Z. CflWe. Abraham Goldenberg, formerly a lancecorporal in the East Lancs. Regiment which was camped at Borden, is a Polish Jew'. It was alleged that he stole an officer’s revolver, went to the bank, stepped behind the counter, and ordered Mr Hall to put his hands up. Mr Hall rushed towards a drawer and accused fired. Mr Hall fell, and accused took the keys from his pocket and gathered a large number of Treasury notes and escaped. At his trial accused pleaded not guilty. His counsel announced that in the event of the jury deciding that his client was guilty he proposed to apply for acquittal on the ground of insanity. Constable Day gave°evidence that when Goldenberg admitted the crime lie declared he would do it again for money. Witness denied that Goldenberg was excited at the time or that he made rambling statements, hub admitted he had made strange statements. Superintendent Jones gave evidence that he received an anonymous letter, signed “M,” which declared that accused was ir ' want, as the writer had committed the crime. Pile Judge and counsel received similar letters. Accused s father stated in evidence that Goldenberg when a child fell and injured his skull. Afterwards he was strange in manner, and kept continually alone. When he enlisted he wrote asking for forgiveness, as his life had been a curse, and everyone seemed to laugh at hun. During the cross-examination of his father, accused 3{*:e in the dock and asked the Judge to prevent counsel asking questions concerning hia relations with a girl. “Stop him mentioning my girl’s name,” ho cned. “I would sooner hang than have her mentioned.” Throughout the hearing Goldenberg constantly interrupted the proceedings hy violent outbursts. A petition tor Lis reprieve was submitted to the Homo Office by members of the House of Commons, on the grounds that the accused was insane.