The Express.
London, England, 1863-08-03 00:00:00

MURDER AT SHOREDITCM

On Saturday evening Mr. Humphreys opened
an inquiry at Mr. Oars, the Birk Horse Tavern, Hinpland-
road, Shoreditch, on Mew of the body of William Burke,
red 35 years, an iron porter, who died from the mortal
effects of injuries inflicted by a woman named Ann Par,,
with whom deceased wee cohabiting.
Mary Davey, of No. 38, Ely-place, Kingeland-ruse, the
wire of • blecksmilb, said the deceased resided near wit.
uses. She knew that his wife was in a lunatic asylum.
On Friday evening, about 10 o'clock, she heard a
prom, who seemed to be • woman, say, " This is
• pretty time to come home." There was • little girl
also present, and she said, " Don't let father do as he liken
with you." 'The deceased was about to push bar again
while he had one baud on the handle of the door. The
woman then stooped and picked up something from the
floor. There was • noise similar to the rattily( of knives
and forks. Witness heard her exclaim, "I will rip your
guts out !" and at that moment she made • plunge at
him with a knife. The deemed passed her into the street,
and she threw the knife after him. He then said, "1
must have medical essistanos." and walked away. At that
time the said. " I will do it again to any one who disputes
my word." Wirer was walking behind the deoserd, and
ke said, " I want some medical iyaistanos." A man then
went to him aid and supported him until he retched Jam,
street, where he fell down on the ground, and was taken
away in • barrow.
Edward Nowland, 73 N, rid that he was called to the
deceased by the foot paragon, who said, "This man has
been stabbed." The woman Parry wee standing by his side,
Wi.nees asked her who had doe* it, end she said, " I did
it, and I stabbed him with a knife." Wirew asked her
where the knife was. when she answered, "I do not know.*
The man died about 11 o'clock. The &rued was undressed,
and there was a wound on the left thigh. He took the
woman into custody when deceased was lying on the pave-
ment. The medical gentleman rendered every aid, but de-
ceased remained insensible until he died. _ _

Henry Eltargeoc, 15N, raid that he was on duty when
the deceased was brought to the station. The prisoner
Parry was also brought there, and, without being asked,
she said, " I did it. Ido not care if I swing for it. He
came home drank to me, and I settled him." The deceased
smelt of liquor, and be never became conscious. The female
was perfectly sober.
The Coroner said an important witness warn absent, and as
it would be essentially necessary to hare that party preeent,
he should adjourn the proceedings for a week, when the
prisoner would no doubt be in attendance, on the
authority of the Secretary al Nate.
Adjourned accordingly.

In the course of Saturday the woman Parry was brought
up at Worship-street police-court% charged before Mr. Leigh
with baring caused the death of William Burke by stabbing
him.

' Mr. Abbott appeared for the prisoner, who seemed dceply
effected at her position.
Ths first witoem examined was Mary Jane Perry, who
said—l am between 10 and 11 years of ate. The prisoner
is my mother ; we live at 67. Ely-place, Hoxton Old Town.
I knew William Burke. He lived in the same house with
us. Last night about 10 o'clock be came in. He asked
mother what wan the matter, but she made no answer.
They thee quarrelled. Ido not recollect what about. He
bit her in the face with his fiat, and she fell against the
wall. After that be pushed her out of the house, and stood
at the street-door. I afterwards saw blood at the door.
Mr. Abbott—Did you see your mother take up a knife
when she was in the room'
Witness—Yes, from the table, and when she was outside
the door she had it in her band. and made • dart with it at
him, but Ido not ;btu* it touched him. I did not hear her
ear anything.
sir. Leigh—How often did she strike at him
Witness—Only once, sir.
Mr. Leigh—Was be bleeding when you saw him after
that'
Witness—He was, air.
A witness who, it was stated, bad seen the blow struck
was called for, bat the police amounted for bas absence by
stating that he bad been seised with illness during the rest
sight and could not, therefore, attend. The man is a shoe-
maker, and lived within a door or two of the deceased.
Mr. Leigh—Has the weapon which it is supposed was
used hese found?
.. _ .

Inspector Waldie—lt bas not. sod I must request a re-
Mead for several reasons, among which is the feet that
more than one importut wittier is bet in attendance oa
this cocasioa. . .

Mr. Lemb—Wee the prisoner married to the man!
Inspector—l have been informed that they bad cohabited
together for about nine mouths. She has only one child—
the girl examined is this matter ; but be has 6re, the oldest
M whom is 16, and out at service; the yawned between
two and three yews only.
The :emend was ordered.

THu CONDIDINZD MURDLIIHRS AT MAIDWIONZ.
Since the 'outdoes was passed upon Alfred Eldridge be has
made what he calls a confession of his guilt—that re to say,
be confessed to haying committed the murder, but he
allege" that a quarrel had taken place between him and the
deceased, and the deceased had "truck him, whereupon be
was exasperated and attacked the deceased, and when be wee
down kicked him about the head until he was dead, This
story is not believed, and it is supposed that the law will be
allowed to take its course. Witb regard to the other pri-
soner, Alfred Holder', who is also left for execution for the
murder of his child, an infest eleven months old, a memorial
has been forwarded le the Home Secretary for a commuta-
tion of the prisoner's sentence on the ground of insanity,
and it is believed that Mr. Baron ChanneU, who tried the
cam, will act be opposed to this course.
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