Murder and Mutilation

Murder and Mutilation

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6751, 7 July 1883, Page 2 (Supplement) At the Stafford assizes Thomas Mayos andMary Elizabeth Mayos, his wife, were in-dicted for the wilful murder of a daughter ofthe former by a previous marriage. The manis a gardener. 42 years of age, whilst thewoman’s age given as 30, though sheappeared…

Mysterious Double Murder in Shropshire.

Mysterious Double Murder in Shropshire.

Timaru Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 2665, 9 April 1883, Page 3 Wellington, Saturday night.—Whilsta gasman named Joseph Bates, employedat Apley Castle, near Wellington, Salop,was looking for ducks’ eggs on Fridayafternoon by the side of a large pool infront of the mansion, his attention wasdrawn by his dog to a bundle in thewater. Upon taking it…