Charge Of Murder (Evening Post, 3 September 1935)
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Summary: Charge Of Murder (Evening Post, 3 September 1935)
On September 2, 1935, Eric Mareo, a 41-year-old musician and composer in Auckland, was arrested for the murder of his wife, Thelma Clarice Mareo, who died on April 15, 1935. The arrest followed a four-month investigation by Detective Sergeant Meiklejohn and Detective Hamilton into the circumstances surrounding Thelma's death. She passed away in Auckland Hospital at the age of 29 after being admitted the same day. The preliminary inquest into Thelma's death was opened by Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M., on April 16, the day after her death. A post-mortem examination was ordered and the sole witness at the inquest was Elizabeth Patricia Mareo, Thelma's stepdaughter, who identified the body. Elizabeth noted her stepmother's struggles with alcohol, stating that Thelma had often been bedridden due to her drinking habits. During her testimony, Elizabeth spoke about her last encounter with Thelma, revealing that she received a message from her brother Graham on April 16, informing her of Thelma's hospitalization due to severe illness. Elizabeth shared that about six weeks prior to Thelma's death, her stepmother had expressed feelings of depression and had mentioned obtaining pills from a chemist for pain relief. While Elizabeth mentioned that Thelma indicated her responsibilities made her feel overwhelmed and that there was "a way out," she clarified that Thelma never explicitly stated an intention to take her own life. The family did not have any harmful substances in the house, aside from common disinfectants. After hearing the evidence presented, the inquest was adjourned without a set date for resumption, leaving the investigation into Thelma Mareo's death ongoing until the arrest of Eric Mareo later that day. Eric is scheduled to appear at the Magistrate's Court, where the details surrounding the charges will be further examined.
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