Case Number: 1276

Lawler, Hattie, prostitute, found dead, 52 N. Peoria St. Death from assault by William F. Scott, with whom she was living.



Circumstances

Date of Death March 1, 1888
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 52 N. Peoria st.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description 52 N. Peoria st.
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Method of Killing Other beating
Weapon death from assault
Description Domestic violence
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 52 N. Peoria st.
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Lawler, Hattie
Gender Female
Race White
Employed Yes
VictimEmploymentType Outside labor force (incl. criminals)
Ethnicity Other, european
Occupation/ Skill Prostitute/street walker
Related by Blood or Marriage Girlfriend/boyfriend

Defendant

Name Scott, William F.
Gender Male
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Boyfriend/girlfriend

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No