Case Number: 1664
McCarthy, Mrs. Adeline, murdered, home, 243 Illinois St., by her husband Daniel McCarthy, who was arrested and hanged Feb. 20, 1897.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 12, 1896 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 12, 1896 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 243 Illinois st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | McCarthy, Adeline |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | McCarthy, Daniel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
