TRIAL OF WADHAM WYNDHAM.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8004, 24 October 1887, Page 2

TRIAL OF WADHAM WYNDHAM.

THE BUKULLA MURDER. The trial of Wadham Wyndhun, ' of Bukull'i, near luverell, for tha murder of his wifo and three children, took place at Armi.lale on October 11. It will be ruiiiemb-jrcd that Wyndbam, tho proprietor oC the Bukulh estate, murdered hU wico ami three chil Irea, uader most rovoltm * oircu ustaacee, whilst in a lit of religions mauia. Tiu prisoaer, who appeared greatly dej-cie', Ini3 greatly altered in nppeurauce since tlu crime. He uuknowleil^es hiving taken tho li?es of his dear wifo ani children, not with a felonious intent or uny murderous feelings, but ia a spirit of sacritbo. This waa construed as a plea of not guilty, and the evidence given at the inquest was a^aia taken. The Judge summed up by siyin^ th it it was evident that Wyndham whs labo'innj; uudor a strong delusion when he billed his wife and children. The jury returned a verdict of ''Not guilty," on the ground of in3auit3', and the prisoner was ordered to be detained duiing tho Governor's pleasuro. The evidence of the prison ollioials showed that whilo in ArunJalu Gaol awaiting trial, Wyndham buluve.l i.i a qiiol, geatlmnmly mauuer, byiuy; ly ,ul ufi^»i'^uye perfectly suue.