An Undutiful Son
Charles Edward Coe, rivetter, Desborough, was charged with
threatening the life of his mother,
Esther Coe, at
that place, on April 28.
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The complainant, an elderly woman, stated that on the night of 28th
ult. defendant threatened to kill her. He was quite sober, and witness
was quite afraid, as she believed his head was affected. The threats had
been going on for some time.
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Horace Coe,
another son, deposed to hearing the threats used by his brother towards
his mother. Defendant appeared very strange at times.
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Defendant was bound over in £10 to keep the peace, and ordered to
find a surety in a similar amount. In default of finding a surety he was
sent to prison for a month.
Northampton Mercury,
Friday 07 May 1897