THE ESSEX MURDER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20400, 5 May 1928, Page 11

THE ESSEX MURDER

BROWNE SHAMS MADNESS. DOCTORS NOT DECEIVED. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON May 3. Browne is at present shamming madness, apparently with the idea of obtaining transference to the Broadmoor Criminal Asylum. He never ceases to storm and rave. He asserted from the beginning that he would not wear other than his own clothes, with the result that since his conviction he has not worn any. The doctors, however, easily recognise a real madman from a malingerer, thus Browne is reported to be fully responsible. It is interesting to recall that Kennedy, while awaiting trial at Brixton, pretended that he was suffering from general paralysis and was insane. He assumed the role of a wealthy man.— Australian Press Association. ARTICLES UN THE CASE. QUESTION ABOUT PUBLICATION. LONDON. May 3 In the House of Commons, Sir William Joynson-Hicks (Home Secretary), in answer to questions, said that he had not sanctioned information in reference to Browne and Kennedy, who were sentenced to death last week. He had seen an article in a Sunday paper entitled, “My Exploits as a Bandit,” by Browne. He did not know whether it was written by Browne. Restrictions on remanded prisoners were as strict as was compatible with the provision of proper facilities for the preparation of their defence.— Australian Press Association.