Coldstream Murder

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 91, 22 August 1923, Page 6

Coldstream Murder

ACCUSED GIVES EVIDENCE. Per Press • Aisocia turn. Christchurch, An’gust 22. ;At the Kissel murder trial, Jacob Kissel, brother of accused, .said that on risks to Quail Island accused and Mackenzie slept in the same • j The Judge interposed a: question, during the evidence of sleep-walking as to wrether it was suggested accused committed the crime in his sleep., Counsel for the defence replied m the negative, but said thU defence desired to prove automatism. Accused' 8 then entered the witness box. He gave his evideiicfc clearly, and stated that he first went to Mackenzie’s bed liocauac ho was invited to do so if he felt frighten id during 'the night. Witness then detailed revolting Itohavronr alleged to, have been Committed by Mackenzie.