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Case Description
Martin, Stewart. "Col." 17 ys. Shot dead in rear of 4842 State St. while committing a Burglary by Albert Mortimer who was exonerated by Coroner 10/6. 11 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of offense |
October 11, 1913 |
| Date of death |
October 1, 1913 |
| Address |
4842 State st.
|
| Type of death |
Manslaughter
|
| Type of manslaughter |
Unintentional killing with gun
|
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
|
| Circumstances description |
Burglary
|
| Total number of victims |
1
|
| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
|
Victim
| Name |
Martin, Steward
|
| Age |
17 years
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
Black
|
| Ethnicity |
African American
|
| Victim/defendant relationship |
Not related by family
|
Defendant
| Name |
Mortimer, Albert
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
English-Anglo
|
| Defendant/victim relationship |
Stranger
|
Police
| Precinct |
11
|
| Total number of defendants arrested |
1
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
Legal
| Date of coroner's decision |
October 6, 1913 |
| 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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