Downey, David A Police question husband in strange picnic death of wife. Post Jy 21, 1947 p.1 Police not satisfied with Downey's story; slayer sobs at sight of bride's body. Post Jy 25, 1947 p.1 Pleads 'not guilty' in wife's death. Post S 9, 1947 p,1 Prosecutor hints death penalty sought for Downey. Post 0 5, 1947 p,11 Found guilty and given life. RMV 0 12, 1947 p.5 Killer's mother given 30 days in escape lot. WIN N 19 , 1947 P 3'+