Case Number: 1655
McCovey, Peter, fatally shot, home, 150 Johnson St., by "Buff" Higgins, burglar, who was arrested and hanged for the murder March 23, 1894.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 3, 1893 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 3, 1893 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 150 Johnson st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | McCovey, Peter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Defendant
| Name | Higgins "Buff" |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Years |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Burglary |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
