LAUNCESTON TRAGEDY.
Launceston, June 6. The inquest on John Francis Manning, killed by John Hayes on Monday night, was concluded to-day. Hayes, who was in custody, charged with murder, made a lengthy statement, showing that drinking had been going on, and that his wife was intoxicated. He (Hayes) was retiring to bed when a man knocked at the door and asked admittance. Accused tried to prevent his wife opening the door by striking her with a piece of iron. On seeing the blood flowing ho rushed out and struck Manning over tho head, without any intention of seriously injuring him. He accused his wife of unfaithfulness, and said he had had occasion to leavo her for some months for this reason, and also for her “ carrying on ” with Manning. Counsel for accused urged the plea of provocation, maintaining that Manning had come to accused’s house for an immoral purpose. The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter, and Hayes was remanded to June 19.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 141, 25 June 1901, Page 3
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163LAUNCESTON TRAGEDY. Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 141, 25 June 1901, Page 3
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