Case Number: 1780

Nufer, Edith, 19 ys. old. Accidentally killed at 5926 S. Paulina St. by John Menth who was cleaning a revolver which exploded. 17 prect. Menth arrested. Exonerated by Coroner.


Circumstances

Date of Offense May 17, 1910
Date of Death May 17, 1910
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 5926 S. Paulina st.
Type of Location Residence
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Nufer, Edith
Age 19 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Menth, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 17
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Accidental or natural causes
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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