YOUNG WOMAN’S DEATH
CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER. ( Per Press Association. ) CHRISTCHURCH, April 9. The inquest into the death of Adeline Mary Bradley, aged 22, and a charge against Joseph Frederick David Clarkson of manslaughter were taken in conjunction in the Magistrate’s Court to-day. Dr? D. E. Orchard said that at 8.40 p.m. on March .17 he visited a house in Worcester Street, being taken there by Clarkson. He examined Bradley, who was lying unconscious. He suspected the presence of air or gas in the heart and applied restorative measures but they were unsuccessful. The woman died at 9.13 p.m. Clarkson told witness in conversion that a syringe had been used. Dr. A. B. Pearson, pathologist at Christchurch Public Hospital, said that death .was due to air embolism. Detective D. McKenzie read a statement taken from accused oi March 28. Clarkson pleaded not guilty and was committed to the Supreme Court for trial. Bail was allowed of £lOO and one surety of £lOO, as the coroner. Mr. E. D. Mosley, returned a verdict that death wsa due to heart failure caused by air embolism, and that this condition had been brought about by the use of a syringe inserted by Clarkson with_ the consent and assistance of Bradley.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 84, 10 April 1935, Page 7
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