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Foreign News May 5, 1930

The Daily Alaska Empire

Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska

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Mystery of body found at Brighton cliffs cleared: identified as Lady Haldon, 64, who died accidentally amid health issues; no foul play suspected, per police and husband Lord Haldon.

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LADY HALDON FOUND DEAD
Mystery Surrounding Discovery of Body Finally Cleared Up

BRIGHTON, England, May 5.-

The mystery surrounding the discovery of a body at the foot of the Lock Cliffs, last Thursday has been cleared up.

The body has been identified as being that of Lady Haldon, wife of Lord Haldon, former Army captain and war veteran.

Relatives said Lady Haldon, who was 64 years of age, had been in poor health and suffered insomnia.

Lord Haldon believed death was caused by an accident as "we were very happy together."

The couple had been living recently in one room quarters in the Brixton crowded section in southwest London.

They dropped their titles and were known as Mr. and Mrs. Haldon.

A handbag is missing but the Police do not believe foul play.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News

What keywords are associated?

Lady Haldon Death Brighton Cliffs Accident Mystery Lord Haldon Insomnia Health

What entities or persons were involved?

Lady Haldon Lord Haldon

Where did it happen?

Brighton, England

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Brighton, England

Event Date

Last Thursday

Key Persons

Lady Haldon Lord Haldon

Outcome

death caused by accident, no foul play

Event Details

The body discovered at the foot of the Lock Cliffs has been identified as that of Lady Haldon, wife of Lord Haldon, who was 64 and suffered from poor health and insomnia. The couple had been living in modest quarters in Brixton, London, without using their titles. A handbag is missing but police do not suspect foul play. Lord Haldon stated they were very happy together.

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