THE RUNNELS MURDER TRIAL- PUBLIC OPINION TURNING IN FAVOR OF THE PENSIONER Indianapolis Sentinel; February 24, 1879 Martinsville, February 22-- The evidence in the Runnels case for the murder of John Radcliffe, was concluded today. The testimony today was chiefly that of medical experts who were present at the coroner's inquest and made an examination of the body of the deceased. Dr. Blackstone testified that he saw no evidence of violence whatsoever, and in his opinion, the holes in the neck of the deceased, supposed to have been made by bullets, were mady by hogs. Dr. Hendricks testified that he could see nothing that would indicate violence, and that Radcliffe might have met his death from natural or accidental causes. One witness testified to the examination of the clothes of the deceased after they were washed, but was unable to detect any evidence of bullet holes in the clothing. Several witnesses testified to the fact that Radcliffe was in the habit of wearing his shirt open in the front, and that he frequently would place his hand on his left side over the heart, as if in pain. Dr. Green testified that this action of the deceased would probably indicate palpitation of the heart. Court adjourned at 2 pm. This case will be argued Monday, and will probably go to the jury for their consideration Monday evening. Public opinion seems divided, but is apparently turning in favor of the prisoner. Submitted by Debbie Jennings