Homicide in Chicago 1870-1930
 
1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s  

CASE OF THE DAY


Case Description

Wilson, Hannah - Age 49 - 3639 N. Francisco Ave. 39 Dist. Case. Killed in a collision of automobile. File 4458.

Case Number

11393

Circumstances

Date of offense February 9, 1930
Date of death February 9, 1930
Time between offense and death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of public place Street, sidewalk or alley
Type of death Accident
Type of accident Automobile accident
Murder/suicide? Yes
Circumstances description Car accident
Total number of victims 1
Related to Prohibition? Yes

Victim

Name Wilson, Hannah
Age 49 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Defendant/victim relationship Stranger

Police

Precinct 39
Allegations of police corruption No

Legal

Charges against defendant No charges recorded
Type of legal decision recorded None
Allegations of police corruption No