Willful murder trial opens in Cairns Circuit Court
The Cairns Circuit Court began criminal sittings with Justice Shand presiding. Japanese defendant Jinpichi Nassa faces a wilful murder charge over the February 26 death of Kate Weatherly. Crown witnesses recount a scene of violence in a Chinese lodging house, while defense argues uncertain intent and possible self defense.
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MacDonnell
Hanlum Harris
Murphy
Kate Wertherly
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Rade
Ross
A. J P| MacDonnell
Heaetic
Meldon
Sanvamea
Eldon
Ir. Meidon
Kall Rees Weis
Jury convicts man of manslaughter with mercy plea
The trial centralizes on whether the defendant killed the woman with or without lawful excuse after an altercation. The jury hears conflicting hypotheses about self defense versus intent to harm. After deliberation they return a verdict of manslaughter with a mercy recommendation due to provocation, sentence pending.
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Captain Selous Killed in Action in East Africa at Sixty Six
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