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Domestic News April 16, 1942

The Bluffton News

Bluffton, Allen County, Hancock County, Ohio

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James V. Maloney, 28, sentenced to life for second-degree murder of Mrs. Goldie Siler, whom he choked with a stocking. Her body found Nov. 6 at Lima State Hospital where she worked. Judge Lora overruled new trial; appeal planned. Maloney denies killing her.

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Maloney Sentenced For Life
James V. Maloney, 28-year-old factory employe convicted of second degree murder in the silk stocking slaying of Mrs. Goldie Siler, was sentenced to life imprisonment in Common Pleas Judge Neal L. Lora passed sentence after overruling new trial motions. Defense counsel said an appeal would be taken. Maloney told Judge Lora that he was with Mrs. Siler last Nov. 5, but that he did not kill her. The woman's body was found early Nov. 6 on the grounds of the Lima State Hospital, where she was employed as a matron. She had been choked to death with one of her own stockings.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Murder Sentencing Life Imprisonment Silk Stocking Slaying Lima State Hospital Choking Death

What entities or persons were involved?

James V. Maloney Mrs. Goldie Siler Neal L. Lora

Where did it happen?

Lima

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Primary Location

Lima

Key Persons

James V. Maloney Mrs. Goldie Siler Neal L. Lora

Outcome

mrs. goldie siler choked to death with one of her own stockings; james v. maloney sentenced to life imprisonment

Event Details

James V. Maloney, 28-year-old factory employee, convicted of second degree murder in the silk stocking slaying of Mrs. Goldie Siler, matron at Lima State Hospital. Body found early Nov. 6 on hospital grounds. Judge Neal L. Lora overruled new trial motions and passed sentence. Defense plans appeal. Maloney claimed he was with her last Nov. 5 but did not kill her.

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