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Georgina was killed by 2 or 3 blows from a large sharp implement, such as an axe, and bled profusely. | Georgina was killed by 2 or 3 blows from a large sharp implement, such as an axe, and bled profusely. | ||
Mt Roby's younger son [[Alexander]] was arrested at the scene after claiming responsibility, but instead of being charged was committed to St Agnes Asylum, Herefordshire. | Mt Roby's younger son [[Alexander]] was arrested at the scene after claiming responsibility, but instead of being charged was committed to [[St Agnes Asylum]], Herefordshire. | ||
The information above comes from newspaper reports and the statement of [[Dr Lionel Trollope]], and police and family members may have more details, as yet unknown to the investigators. | The information above comes from newspaper reports and the statement of [[Dr Lionel Trollope]], and police and family members may have more details, as yet unknown to the investigators. | ||
Revision as of 19:42, 23 May 2006
On October 14th 1926, Herbert Roby and his adult daughter Georgina were murdered at their home in Curzon St, Mayfair.
Mr Roby, a retired diplomat, was killed by a deep wound to the upper chest and completely exsanguinated, though almost no trace of his blood was found at the scene.
Georgina was killed by 2 or 3 blows from a large sharp implement, such as an axe, and bled profusely.
Mt Roby's younger son Alexander was arrested at the scene after claiming responsibility, but instead of being charged was committed to St Agnes Asylum, Herefordshire.
The information above comes from newspaper reports and the statement of Dr Lionel Trollope, and police and family members may have more details, as yet unknown to the investigators.
