Case Number: 220
Barker, Thomas, died in Englewood Union Hospital, skull fractured by blows with stove lid, in quarrel with his wife, July 12, at home, 602 W. 44th St. Mrs. Barker was arrested. 19th Prect. Mrs. Mary A. Barker held by Coroner's Jury July 24.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 12, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 13, 1903 |
| Address | 602 W. 44th st |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | skull fracturebyblows with stovelidinquarrelw/wife |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with blunt object, struck |
| Weapon | skull fractured by blows with stone lid, in quarre |
| Motive | skull fractured by blows with stone lid, in quarre |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | at home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Barker, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Englewood Union Hosp |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Barker, Mrs. Mary A. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Jul-03 |
| Location of Arrest | 19th Prect. |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 24, 1903 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
