Accused Expected to Plead Guilty on Tuesday Philadelphia, May 21.
Attaches of the District Attorney's office last night anticipated the mass execution of eight men and four women indicted for murder, manslaughter and conspiracy last week in connection with the sensational murder merchandising syndicate which is believed io have killed more than 200 persons in five states for their insurance When ihe twelve defendants are arraigned Tuesday they are expected to plead guilty because of the overwhelming evidence obtained against them by city, state and Federal agents working on the case.
A court of three judges will fix the degree of guilt of each of the defendants and impose sentence which is expected to be death in all cases. Other persons under arrest in connection with the case, numbering almost 30, will be given speedy t to determine the part in the murder ring.
Among those facing the court on Tuesday will be Cesare Valenti whom. one prisoner accused of bringing the murder syndicate's system to America from Italy. Rose Carina, the woman with the "kiss of death" who was arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation "G-Men" in New York last week, was reported to have broken down during interview with police officials here but it is understood she has not yet signed a confession.—United Press.
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