Gruesome Story
BODY IN NARRABRI CREEK DRUNKEN QUARREL IN HUT [By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright] • Received IDec. 5, 11.30 p.m. SYDNEY, Dec. 5. At au inquest at Narrabri to-day into the death of James Smith or Sorenson, whoso dismembered body was found in the Narrabri creek, the police read a signed statement given by Paul Minel, aged 50, a German labourer, who is under arrest on a charge of murderer. Minel sensationally related hpw, during a drunken quarrel with Smith in an old hut, Smith attempted to strike him with a brick or stone, which Minel wrested from him, and striking Smith with it, Smith fell and appeared to go to sleep. A short time afterwards, Minel saw him reach for a rifle. A scuffle ensued and Minel seized the rifle, which exploded. Smith fell and Minel later noticed that he was dead. He secured an axe and chopped the body to pieces and placed them in bags —the head separately, and dumped them in the creek.
Minel then worked about the district for some days. He had a great deal of drink. He sold Smith’s motor truck and then took Smith’s name and left the district.
Minel was committed for trial on a charge of murder.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 290, 6 December 1929, Page 9
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205Gruesome Story Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 290, 6 December 1929, Page 9
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