Case Number: 1898
Prindiville, Michael, 35 years old, shot dead in yard rear of 4414 Ashland Av., by Edward Carey, who was arrested by Off. Thomas Dooley, of 20th Prect., and held July 26, by Coroner's Jury. Acquitted by jury in Judge Holdom's court, Dec. 15, 1900, on plea of self defense.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 25, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 25, 1900 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4414 Ashland Av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | yard rear of house |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | yard rear of house |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Prindiville, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Carey, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Jul-00 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Location of Arrest | At scene |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 26, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Holden |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 15, 1900 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
