Christabel Lakey

1928: Elsie Walker 17 year old Elsie was sent to live with her uncle Frank Bayly and five cousins at Papamoa. She disappeared on 1 October 1928 and her battered body was found in Tamaki, Auckland. Her cousin William Bayly (1906-1934) was suspected but his family covered for him. In October 1933 Bayly was suspected of murdering his neighbours; farming couple Sam and Christobel Lakey of Ruawaro, Hamilton. He was arrested, his trial lasting a month. Once found guilty he was hanged at Mount Eden prison in Auckland on 20 July 1934. He was survived by his wife and two young sons. Source: Tauranga Murders by Debbie McCauley.

Possible birth: "Christabel Eliza Hutchings" Jan 1880 - Islington, London

Possible emigration to New Zealand:

• First name(s) C
• Last name Hutchings
• Title MISS
• Gender Female
• Age 33
• Birth year 1880
• Occupation LAUNDRESS
• Departure year 1913
• Departure day 5
• Departure month 7
• Departure port Plymouth
• Destination port Wellington
• Destination WELLINGTON
• Country New Zealand
• Destination country New Zealand
• Ship name Rotorua
• Ship official number 124587