Events leading up to the tragedy were stated to have begun at about 6 pam, when Marcal proceeded to the home of the da Cruz family, which consisted of the dend gir), her sister Olga, Stella arid Nelia, and a maiden sunt, Miss Clementine da Cruz. After remaining Ju the room for short while Marcal and the girl proceeded to the roof of the apartments where they and other members of the family joined in an impromptu dance to gramophone music.
Mareat is. stated to have become extremely moody during the dancing because the girl did not dance with him, and at 11.80 pin, the family returned to their bedroom, being accompanied by Marcal and a girl {rlend, Miss Geneveva Collaco. whose home is at House No. 5, Lane 1076
Vu Yuen Road.
After entering the room with her family the girl sat on the bed, and Marcal is alleged to have expostulated with her. Statements taken from members of the family allege that Marcal, produced a revolver. Three shots were fired and the girl slumped on the bed.
'Two Gunshot Wounds Miss Stella da Cruz, the dead girl's sister then grasped' 'Marcal, who broke away leaving the revolver in her possession, and he fled from the room but was' detained by Mr. A. J. Maitland, who resides at Apartment 108 in the same building.
Another resident, Mr. PV. Ree medios, telephoned the' French Police," who informed Mr.
Morris, H. NM Coroner, of the tra-Redy. 'On' arrival at the apartment Delective Inspector Henri of the French Police found the girl tying fon the bed, with members of the family in the room, in which a 32 calibre revolver was found. The girl had sustained two wounds which had penetrated through the breast, although it was stated that, three shots had been fired: The body was then removed to the public morruary.
Meanwhile, the police took Marcal Into custody and he was detained at the French Police Headquarters until he was handed over to his Consular authorities. yesterday.
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