The Waitahuna Murder.
(By Telegraph.) DUNEDIN, June 10. The inquest on the body of Bradford, who it is supposed was murdered at Waitahuna, and whose mate Waddell is at present in custody on a charge of murdering him, was resumed at Waitahuna this morning before the coroner (Mr Rjvell). Some important evidence was given, and the solution of the mystery now seems probable. Erom the evidence of Dr Blair it appears that death was caused by drowning. Deceased was evidently struck a severe blow on the face and ho fell, probably stunned, into the dam. His assailant then appears to have taken the body and hidden it in the fern. Deceased’s hat cannot be found, and his dog is missing. A discovery that is curious at least was made yesterday by a constable and came out to-day. The remains of a box of trinkets belonging to the deceased were found in Waddell’s garden. They have all the appearance of having been quite recently burnt. Accused was very quiet and only spoke to address a few words to his solicitor.
After hearing the evidence the Jury returned a verdict against some person or persons unknown.
Waddell will be brought before the court and remanded for a week in order to allow of the evidence being got together.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 5030, 11 June 1889, Page 2
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216The Waitahuna Murder. South Canterbury Times, Issue 5030, 11 June 1889, Page 2
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