The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15
Landru's Amazing Death
 Cell Document Revealed

had been produced on which a seri- ous-1ooking individual chalked fig ures. What a relief that was for you! With what precipitation you him with your gesticulation. with showed you how with a figure, barred and replaced, one could make thing to support your address to the jury.
 Encouraged By You"
 "Encouraged by you, the expert you not anxious to follow the de- bates of the trial, but those far more interesting of a sincere magistrate at grips with his conscience and his duties. From time to time you threw a glance in my direction, for you also felt the silent drama played between ourselves which I believe was known only by ourselves.
 tfWhy did you mark time where the evening before that range had stood It was not because you wanted to wander around that expert. You had understood the ranges language: did you not feel it shouting to you No, I'm an honest range?
 Other experts followed. You re- turned to your seat and waited for that proof. which you needed. more than ever. We were far enough from one another. My calm attitude was troubling you. You reproached me with it. You doubted more than ever.
 Certain statements made by doc tors were underlined by you. You asked certain questions, but you were afraid I might ask some. I did not. You know why. But believe me, MT. Public Prosecutor. respectfully and without appearing to give you advice, of which you have no need, for the honor of justice see that there are no longer any experts!
 ''YOu Have Read Report"
 "All prisoners will not remain si- lent when they can prove that these are saying, firstly black. then white. You have read the report. You have noticed that in one instance it is stated that fragments of head bones were burned, without any part of the said that these same bones were burned with the brain. You will also notice that this report is signed not by one, but by three doctors. That is how in too closely studying the heads of dead persons those of 1iv- ing being are dangerously compro- missed.
 know my house was only 200 yards from a cemetery, where children of ten played at rolling bones.
 You wanted to see the scene of the crimes You went to Gannbais; not resist giving description of your trip and your impressions. In doing so you were far from the ask. You understood the charm, the poetic calm of the spot, and you felt that it was much more easily adapt ed to inspire rest and love instead imagination cannot even conceive without the greatest effort Your voice had changed, your look had shown all that must be so tender in ma oXy 1a6 Ivy@ 4 i, muses, and you cited one of the finest passages of that lover, Werther. You felt that the little house built for dreamers would have disarmed the most ferocfouS monster.
 "No Pity, StriISe!"
 Then, slightly confused, you wanted to finish your address and said, in a strong but trembling voice, believed you. Unfamiliar with ora torical subtilities, they thought you had taken all your responsibilities. They came back. The fatal yes was heard.
 'T was not there at the time. When I came back into the court room. and when I knew the sentence rendered, looked for you. It pleased me to know the end of our mutual drama. Why did you turn away from my gaze? Why, in a more agitated state than ever. did you turn on the The crowd surely had the right to insult me since you had had me sen- fenced as criminal. I. innocent, did not resent the crowds remarks.
 Then, in a way that touched me, you asked me if I had any statement to make. You felt the need to reas- sure yourself. Of what use would any statement have been if you had felt certain of my culpability and why to- day are you still ordering investiga- tions to find the missing women if you were sure I had killed them?
 riS Th4 I<l fallen I was calm. You were agi- tated. There is, then, a conscience which troubles uncertain judges just as it should torture the guilty!
 "Adieu, monsieurl Our common history will undoubtedly end tomor- row. I die with a calm and innocent conscience. With my respects, please receive the wishes that yours may be the same"