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Case Description
Colvin, Mrs. Ellen, died at her home 2445 116th St. from supposed effect of a beating received from her husband on June 12. Colvin was arrested.
Circumstances
| Date of offense |
July 19, 1892 |
| Date of death |
July 19, 1892 |
| Address |
2445 116th St.
|
| Type of location |
Residence
|
| Type of residence |
Residence of both victim and defendant
|
| Location description |
At her home
|
| Type of death |
Homicide
|
| Type of homicide |
Intentional murder
|
| Method of killing |
Other beating
|
| Weapon |
Beating from husband
|
| Motive |
Supposed effect of a beating from her husband
|
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
|
| Circumstances description |
Domestic violence
|
| Total number of victims |
1
|
| Total number of defendants |
1
|
| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
|
Victim
| Name |
Colvin, Ellen
|
| Gender |
Female
|
| Race |
White
|
| Killed while protecting person |
Protecting self
|
| Victim/defendant relationship |
Wife/Husband
|
| Prior non-family relationship |
Boarders, tenant/landlord
|
Defendant
| Name |
Colvin, ?
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Other, european
|
| Defendant/victim relationship |
Spouses (including common law and ever married)
|
| Related by blood or marriage |
Spouses
|
| Prior non-family relationship |
Boarders, tenant/landlord
|
Police
| Total number of defendants arrested |
1
|
| Defendant ID'd at scene |
No
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
Legal
| Charges against defendant |
No charges recorded
|
| Type of legal decision recorded |
None
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
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