THE COLCHESTER MURDER.
CONCLUSION OP THE EVIDENCE. EXTRADITION GRANTED. -_ [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, Jan. 18. Evidence in the Colchester ■ murder case was concluded this morning, aiid Mr B'eli asked for i the extradition of the accused. Mr Skerrett raised a technical objection as to the English depositions which had been produced, and also maintained that the evidence as to identification was unsatisfactory, and was answered by documentary proof that the suspect was Lillywhite, and not Blatch. The Magistrate decided to extradite Lillywhite, pointing out that it would be better for LilTywhito himself to go Home and have his identity. completely established than be: a marked' man. here, as he would be if he was released.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7002, 18 January 1901, Page 3
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115THE COLCHESTER MURDER. Star (Christchurch), Issue 7002, 18 January 1901, Page 3
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