Case Number: 1822
O'Conell, Serg't Timothy S., 12th Prect., found murdered, bullet wound in left breast, on 18th St. viaduct. Supposed murder by hold-up man. 22d Prect. George Henchik arrested and held by Coroner's Jury May 5. Acquitted by jury in C.C. (Judge Holdom) Sept. 18, 1900.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 29, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 29, 1900 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 18th st. Viaduct |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | 18th st viaduct |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 18th st viaduct |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | O'Connell, Timothy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Henchik, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-May-00 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 5, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Holdom |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 18, 1900 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
