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THE trial of Chester Hardacre aroused tremendous interest in all parts of the country. The circumstances surrounding it were so unusual with the accused being arraigned upon no less than four charges, the murders of James Werrick, Harold Smith, Andrew Monk and Christopher Sleeker. The supposed crimes having been committed in different counties, it had been thought best by the authorities that the trial should take place centrally, in London at the Old Bailey.
Lord Witherington was to try the case and, with his cold, stern face and reputation for impeccable impartiality, it was generally conceded the scales of justice would be held to the balancing of a hair.