Case Number: 10853
Pine, Betty Jane - Age 8 - Accidentally shot to death at 4:45 PM, in her home, 6238 Ellis Ave., by a playmate, Harry Liserick, 6 yrs. old, who found and was playing with a gun of 38 calibre. On 11/8/30 Harry was exonerated by the Coroner. 7 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 7, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 7, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 6238 Ellis Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in her home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in her home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Pine, Betty Jane |
|---|---|
| Age | 8 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
| Name | Liserick, Harry |
|---|---|
| Age | 6 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 8, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
