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Case Description

Hayes, Christopher C. 33 yrs. Fatally stabbed Sept. 4 at 22d and Wabash Ave. by Edw. J. Ryan who was arrested. 4 Pct. 9/21/11 - Exonerated by Coroner.

Case Number

3778

Circumstances

Date of offense September 4, 1911
Date of death September 4, 1911
Time between offense and death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 22nd and Wabash Ave.
Type of location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of public place Street, sidewalk or alley
Type of death Manslaughter
Type of manslaughter Unintentional killing, other
Murder/suicide? Yes
Total number of victims 1
Total number of defendants 1
Related to Prohibition? Yes

Victim

Name Hayes, Christopher
Age 33 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Victim/defendant relationship Not related by family

Defendant

Name Ryan, Edward
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Defendant/victim relationship Relationship Unknown

Police

Precinct 4
Total number of defendants arrested 1
Allegations of police corruption No

Legal

Date of coroner's decision September 21, 1911
Outcome of coroner's judgement Exonerated, Commended
Charges against defendant No charges recorded
Type of legal decision recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of police corruption No

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