Elsie Grace Walker was found dead in Panmure Auckland on the 5th October 1928 by two 11 year old boys.
Elsie had disappeared with the Bayly family car several nights earlier and her disappearance had mystified the family.
It is believed she was murdered
Additional info added by Debbie McCauley.
her eldest cousin William Bayly (1906-1934) was suspected, but his family covered for him. In October 1933 Bayly was suspected of murdering his neighbours; farming couple Sam and Christobel Lakey of Ruawaro, Hamilton. He was arrested, his trial lasting a month. Once found guilty he was hanged at Mount Eden prison in Auckland on 20 July 1934. He was survived by his wife and two young sons. Source: ©
Elsie had disappeared with the Bayly family car several nights earlier and her disappearance had mystified the family.
It is believed she was murdered
Additional info added by Debbie McCauley.
her eldest cousin William Bayly (1906-1934) was suspected, but his family covered for him. In October 1933 Bayly was suspected of murdering his neighbours; farming couple Sam and Christobel Lakey of Ruawaro, Hamilton. He was arrested, his trial lasting a month. Once found guilty he was hanged at Mount Eden prison in Auckland on 20 July 1934. He was survived by his wife and two young sons. Source: ©
Elsie Grace Walker was found dead in Panmure Auckland on the 5th October 1928 by two 11 year old boys.
Elsie had disappeared with the Bayly family car several nights earlier and her disappearance had mystified the family.
It is believed she was murdered
Additional info added by Debbie McCauley.
her eldest cousin William Bayly (1906-1934) was suspected, but his family covered for him. In October 1933 Bayly was suspected of murdering his neighbours; farming couple Sam and Christobel Lakey of Ruawaro, Hamilton. He was arrested, his trial lasting a month. Once found guilty he was hanged at Mount Eden prison in Auckland on 20 July 1934. He was survived by his wife and two young sons. Source: ©
Elsie had disappeared with the Bayly family car several nights earlier and her disappearance had mystified the family.
It is believed she was murdered
Additional info added by Debbie McCauley.
her eldest cousin William Bayly (1906-1934) was suspected, but his family covered for him. In October 1933 Bayly was suspected of murdering his neighbours; farming couple Sam and Christobel Lakey of Ruawaro, Hamilton. He was arrested, his trial lasting a month. Once found guilty he was hanged at Mount Eden prison in Auckland on 20 July 1934. He was survived by his wife and two young sons. Source: ©
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