The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-01
Blood Stained Clothing
 Offered AS Evidence In
 Mullen Murder Trial
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1IS lSIC arm, fSpllGQ the OIIlCoC. Describe his shirt ?'~
 E'The shirt was laying between his arms, part across the chest" Did you look at his back, if so
 f'The right shoulder blade was all scratched up, as if the body had been dragged"
 Officer you said you tried the doors in the block Did you try the doors of the Raynor apartments %
 Yes, but they, were locked" Did you find the clothes?''
 ''No, Officer Brown. They were neatly bundled up when brought to me-
 Did you observe the condition of
 ''The white lining was covered with blood"
 t'Dfd you find his shoes and stock
 ''The shoes were picked up on the veranda. The stockings were in the overcoat pocket
 arrived on the scene?" asked Attor- ney Taylor. About 8:10." ''Who was with your"
 Officer Brown and Attorney Red
 Who took the body into the un- l dertaking parlors?' MT. Mullins, his helper, MT. Scott, Officer Brown and myself"
 "Who was in the undertaking par Iors when the body was taken in?'' "A few reporters" What did you discover on the side of the head ?'''
 There appeared to be a bruise as if he had been struck" What about his nostrils ?''
 t'They were covered with blood, while his mustache was saturated with blood.''
 'aThe lips were puffed up?" tfYes, they appeared as if they were struck
 Did you go up stairs. or send an officer there ?''
 "Ofcer Brown was sent up stairs. stayed in the undertaking parlors examining what clothes he had on when found and his body.''
 Later you went up stairs and knocked at a number of doors?''
 "Yes, I knocked at the three doors of the Raynor apartment, and at other doors.''
 the Raynor apartment any more than you did any other apartment?"
 tfYes, I did,
 "omeer did you detect any liquor
 NO, I did not"
 Did you look for liquor?"
 There was every evidence of foul
 Ibid you look for blood stains?"
 '<Yes. I had candle and looked over the ground"
 'Did you find any?'
 "I did not"
 "As you knew Mullen in life state as you knew him as a strong robust man ?''
 '.I did"
 At this point the state offered as evidence the vest which was fou1sd that evening by Officer Brown, and Hazel. A group picture in which was MulIen's was also Mullen. Serge ant Hazel recognized MT. Mullen in the group. The trousers of the dead man were offered, Sergeant Hazel re- cognizing them also noticed that the pockets were torn as on that evening. tors of Broch'ss cafe was next called.
 "Who called your attention to the body?' asked Attorney Delaney.
 My chef, MT. Wentz." face ?''
 black and blue.''
 What did you do then?'
 went back into my store and phoned for the ambulance.''
 MT F: Broch did Mullen eyer work
 About five years ago."
 What were his habits? %
 ''He would take a drink like any man He was always on his job.' Bridgeport Distributing Go. was the next witness called.
 Did you see Mullen on the 18th of January?"
 "Yes, about 5:3o in the evening. He had just delivered an order, ana had paid me for his collections Did he have any other money
 t.He had roll of bills, about $s to $12.'
 'sWhat was his condition at the time ?''
 seHe had been drinking, but was not drunk"
 tsWas not Mullen under the inf1u- ence of liquor almost daily?" asked Phe1an.
 EEHe was not.'
 ''How was he when he came to work for your company"
 ''He was a good man, but during ing more heavily
 .tIn justice to the man. asked At torney Taylor, "he could go about his business in a drunken state and still navigate %
 'sHe always attended to business replied MT. Fowler.
 Harry l.. Rossa, proprietor of the Hotel, testified that the two accused were at his place Jan. 18th calling about 10 o'clock in the even ing. They registered under the name Tom Williams and wife and were as signed to Room 21. They left the next morning. Sergeant Hazel was again called to s.Of1cer,'' asked the States attor- rey, since you were on the stand earlier this morning, you called my 3 1TGnt1On CO the 1aCC that there WcS another mark on Mullen's body. | which you forgot to mention, wha t was it?'' a"There was a large spot of blood !! on the bottom of his foot.'' ssWas it blood or stain ?" asked | Attorney Phelan. was there a cut there ?'' There was not.'' { s.It is your impression that Mullen stepped in blood?'' i ssThat is my impression
 'eWas there over this blood stain | any dirt or grit ?' 'tThere was not"
 seWhere was the body when this clood stain was discovered ?''
 .sIn the undertaking parlors.'
 At this point the court adjourned for the noon recess