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Case Description
Howard, J.M., of Halpanaiso, Ind., found with skull fractured in lumber yard, Archer Av. and 22d St. Henry F. McCabe, sailor, arrested, confessed and sentenced to Pen.
Circumstances
| Date of death |
May 16, 1887 |
| Address |
Archer Ave. & 22nd st.
|
| Type of location |
Place of business
|
| Type of business |
Other place of business
|
| Location description |
in lumber yard
|
| Type of death |
Homicide
|
| Type of homicide |
Intentional murder
|
| Weapon |
fractured skull
|
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
|
| Total number of victims |
1
|
| Total number of defendants |
1
|
| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
|
Victim
| Name |
Howard, J.M.
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Other, european
|
| Victim/defendant relationship |
Not related by family
|
Defendant
| Name |
McCabe, Henry F.
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Employed |
Yes
|
| Employment Type |
Outside labor force (incl. criminals)
|
| Occupational skill |
Other, skilled laborer
|
Police
| Total number of defendants arrested |
1
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
Legal
| Charges against defendant |
Murder
|
| Type of legal decision recorded |
Grand jury, trial
|
| Outcome of trial |
Guilty, unspecified offense
|
| Outcome of Grand Jury decision |
Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified
|
| Sentenced to |
Joliet, Stateville
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
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