The Third Day Of The Trial of The Century
The Story of an unknown gunman and how he was alleged to have killed three women at Burnside, Lanarkshire, was heard in court in Glasgow yesterday. And it was llleged in court that the man who first told the story was PETER MANUEL, who sat in the dock. It was the third day of the trial in which PETER MANUEL,a 312-year old woodworker, of Fourth Street, Birkennead, Uddington, Lanarkshire, is accused of eight murders. Manuel pleads not guilty to the murder charges. The best witness of the day was Mr. Lawrence Dowdell, a Glasgow solicitor. He recalled how a man called William Watt came to be arrested and that he was instructed to take over his defence. Later he received a letter from Peter Manuel, suggesting meeting-and at that meeting, said Mr. Dowdell, Manuel said that Mr. Watt was innocent. When asked "how do you know", Manuel replied: "Because I know the man who did it." William Watt , his 16-yr old daughter. these murders are among is the man who Manuel, in special defence, had alleged killed his wife, Mrs.Marion Watt. The murders are among eight of which Manuel is accused. before yesterday's hearing Mr. Watt, who was expected to give evidence for the prosecution, fell and hurt his leg and was taken to the hospital.
Photo Shows:- Mr Watt leaves the court on stretcher after his fall.
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