Pte. Samuel Pender 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.

October 20 2015: Samuel's remains were used for investigative training by the New Zealand Police, after 82 years he was repatriated to the Huntly Cemetery where he now lays next to his wife. Source: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/73146320/

WARS AND CONFLICTS

• WAR: World War I, 1914-1918
• ARMED FORCE / BRANCH: Army
• SERVICE NUMBER: 81873
• Residence: 1891 - Old Grimsby, Tresco, Tresco Scilly Islands, Cornwall, England
  • Reference: 1891 England & Wales Census - SmartCopy: Jun 2 2020, 6:49:37 UTC