Case Number: 10682
Now, Helen - Age 7 - Died from injuries received 5/8/29, at 79th St. and Western Ave., when struck by a motor truck while alighting from a street car. The truck driver, Columbus Mains, of Danville, Ill., was held by the Coroner. 14 Dist. May 1929 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 8, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 11, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 79th and Western Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Now, Helen |
|---|---|
| Age | 7 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Columbus Mains |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 15, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
