Case Number: 1888
Parnell, Eric, 5 years old, death from whiskey given him by Monroe Pointer, who was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury Jan. 4.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 1, 1898 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 1, 1898 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Parnell, Eric |
|---|---|
| Age | 5 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Pointer, Monroe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
