New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
Family Asks Thorough
 Investigation Of Death Of Sexton Street Man, Suspecting Foul Play.
Corpse Discovered in Front of Ukrainian Hall, Where He Attended Wedding Reception Last Night.

William A. Walsh, 26, of 40 Sexton street, was found dead at 4 o'clock this morning in the road in front of the Ukrainian hall on Erwin place, death hay ing been caused by a broken neck. according to the finding of Medical Examiner Waterman Lyon who examined the body.
 The circumstances u n d e r which Walsh met his death are yelled in mystery and the police are making every effort to find an explanation. Walsh's family has asked the police to make a thorough investigation as they suspect that he met his death as result of foul play.
 The police were unable to say this afternoon whether there was any foul play, as there are several circumstances in con- nections with the condition of the body and the clothing that will be investigated further.
 Attended Wedding Reception
 Walsh had attended wedding re- teption in ukrainian hall last night and as far as the police could learn, the last time he was seen alive was about 12 o'clock. When his body was found this morning by boy de- livering milk, Policeman Thomas Tierney was notified and he called the medical examiner Dr. Lyon said Walsh had been dead for about three hours.
 There were three bruises on Walsh's s face, one was on the forehead. eVl- dently having been caused by a Tall. The others are yet to be explained. Walsh's clothing were full of dust 1t having been ground into them so that it was impossible to remove it. This condition is hard to explain, accord ing to the police, in view of the state ment by the medical examiner that death had been instantaneous, pre- cluding any argument that he had struggled after fall in which his neck had been broken.
 The police are also unable to OK plain what brought him back to the hall The wedding party had ended shortly before 12 o'clock and every body had apparently left the neigh- borhood. Walsh is reported to have left the party with three other men, but one of these was questioned, and he said that he was alone with Walsh and walked short distance from the hall and then returned. He said that the two others who left the hall when he did, got into machine and went away He was unable 10 tell the police who they were.
 Win Probe Foul Play Theory.
 The police are not inclined to the belief that Walsh met his death as the result of foul play, but the investiga- ton is being continued as there is a possibility that such might be the case. According to the policeman who was on duty at the hall during the party. Walsh was not under the influence of liquor. Sergeant Michael ]. Flynn and Policeman Thomas J Feeney are investigating.
 The victim was native Of this city He was born at 40 Sexton street in 1898 and had lived there all his life He was a graduate from St. Mary's parochial school in 1912 and the fol- lowing year entered New Britain High school. He played football and base ball on teams explained by "BilP Dudack and was considered most promising athlete. He left high schoo before completing his course and foi several years was employed at the Walsh & Rockefeller store on Main street of which his brother. Building Commissioner John J. Walsh, is 2 part owner.
 Surviving are his father, Patrick J Walsh, a brother, John J. Walsh. and three sisters, who are Misses Mary Kathleen and Elizabeth Walsh, all ot this city.
 He was a member Of Daly Council Knights of Columbus. During the war he served in the army, being sta toned at Camp Greenleaf.
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