THE HOKITIKA MURDER.
(PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
Hokitika, March 13.
The case of murder against Donoghue was proceeded with to-day. The evidence of O'Grady, Hector, and Moller concluded' "fctie case of the Crown. Mr Guinness, for tEe prisoner, called evidence. The Crown Prosecutor spoke for two hours, and was followed by Mr Guinness in a speech lasting one hour. The judge summed up at length, reviewing the evidence. The jury retired at 5.20, and came into Court at 6.30 with a verdict of " Guilty." The prisoner made a statement affirming his innocence, after which His Honor assumed the black cap, and passed sentence of death in the usual form. The Court was crowded during the day, and intense interest was taken in the proceedings. The prisoner preserved a collected demeanor throughout, showing no sign of nervousness.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5308, 14 March 1884, Page 2
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136THE HOKITIKA MURDER. Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5308, 14 March 1884, Page 2
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