Case Number: 2201
Scully, Nellie, prostitute, fatally shot, 555 Clark St. and died in St. Luke's Hospital. John Scully, alias, John Smith, arrested and acquitted.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 18, 1897 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 18, 1897 |
| Address | 555 Clark st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Scully, Nellie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Luke's Hospital |
| Occupation/ Skill | Prostitute/street walker |
Defendant
| Name | Scully, John, John Smith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
