The Norton Disney Murder

Lincolnshire Lent Assizes
Crown Court, Lincoln Castle
Wednesday, 9th March 1887
Before Mr. Justice DENMAN


William CLARKE,
alias WESTERN, alias BURK, alias REES, alias GRAY, alias SLENDERMAN, alias John WILLIS, 44, Brick maker, and George GARNER, 30, labourer, were indicted for wilful murder of Henry WALKER, Gamekeeper, at Norton Disney, on the 30th day of January, 1877.   The prisoners were further charged, on the Coroner's inquisition, held at Norton Disney on the 19th day of February 1877, with the wilful murder of the said Henry Walker.  Both prisoners pleaded not guilty to each indictment.

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