Case Number: 1699

McVain, Edward, colored, 25 years old, shot dead, home 355 W. 48th Place, by his wife, Lollie McVain, who was arrested. 19th Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury Sept. 24, 1906. No bill by Grand Jury. October, 1906.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 23, 1906
Date of Death September 23, 1906
Address 355 W. 48th Pl. Residence
Type of Location Residence
Location Description in the home
Description Domestic violence
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in the home
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Name McVain, Edward
Age 25 years
Gender Male
Race Other
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Defendant

Name McVain, Lollie
Gender Female
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Police

Precinct 19
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Yes
Date Defendant Arrested 23-Sep-06
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Location of Arrest 355 W. 48th pl.
Time Between Crime and Arrest Less than 1 day
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision October 15, 1906
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment No judgment (open verdict)
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision October 15, 1906
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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