WIFE MURDERED
A SHOCKING STORY. HUSBAND GIVES DETAILS. PARIS, April 24. A most unusual type of murder was revealed at Troyes when the body of a young woman -was picked out of the Seine. It at first was presumed to be a case of suicide, but inquiries led to the arrest of Georges Grosclaude, employed as a coach-builder, who confessed that the woman was his wife. He calmly told the following details of the murder. The couple were separated two years ago and met accidentally. The husband suggested a stroll along the riverside in the evening, to which the wife agreed. When they reached a propitious spot Grosclaude pushed the woman into the river. She clutched reeds and shouted for help. The husband dragged her out, lit "a cigarette, and commanded the woman to follow. The drenched figure trembliogly obeyed. They continued along the riverside till they reached a thirtyfoot high bridge. Grosclaude, without a word, picked up his wife again and threw her into the river. When he was satisfied that she was dead he walked tranquilly home.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 98, 28 April 1930, Page 7
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