Case Number: 11278
Vito, Pasquale - Age 55- Killed by an automobile in North Ave. 125 ft. east of Lawler Ave., while crossing the street. On 10/5/28 the driver, John McHall, was held by the Coroner. 28 Dist. 5/17/29 - Acquitted - Lindsay.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 20, 1928 |
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| Date of Death | September 20, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | North Ave & Lawler Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in North Ave 125ft E. of Lawler Ave |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in North Ave 125ft E. of Lawler Ave |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Vito, Pasquale |
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| Age | 55 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | McHall, John |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 5, 1928 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Lindsay |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 17, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
