Jeald he ald not see how the deceased iwas shot nor did he hear any sound lof shooting.
At this juncture, Det-Sgt. Logan told the Procurator that the door of deceased's room could only be locked from the inside Mr. N. G, Athanassiono stated he was a Greek employed at the Metro pole Hotel. Deceased came to his hotel between 2 and 6 p.m. on Nov-Jember 18 and nobody came with him. Between 5 and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, deceased's brother came also. The Incident was discovered at 1235 p.m. fon Wednesday. The room door was double locked up from, inside and only deceased was there. Witness said he did not hear any sound of shooting.
Procurator to Mr. Anthanasslano: It a shooting takes place inside room, can it be heard from outside?
Mr. Anthanassiano:—Yes, probably it can be heard outside the door if somebody is near the place, Nick Goncharoff stated that the deceased was his brother. They had another brother. Deceased had nu enemy nor did he show any unpleasant feelings prior to his death.
Procurator to Nick Goncharoft—[According to the police, deceased wa: supposed to have shot himself by mistake. Hie property will be handed lover to you by the police. Are you [willing £0 remove his body?
Nick Goncharoft—Yes, I will remove his body.
Det-Set. Logan added that the police wished to take the pistol and Founds of ammunition for an examination.
"The Procurator said he could not express any views on the question of suicide as he was not sure whether the deceased actually had committed suicide or not. Tt was necessary that.
curator said. further be made, the Pro-
After giving his verdict, the Procurator ordered that the deceased's [body be removed by his brother and that the pistol, the bullet, the magazine, and six rounds of ammunltion be sent to the police arms Identification section,
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