Case Number: 2403
Trussell, George, turfman, killed in saloon of Soneca Wright, Randolph St., near Dearborn, by Mollie Trussell, his mistress, who was arrested and sentenced to Penitentiary.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 21, 1870 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 21, 1870 |
| Address | Randolph St. near Dearborn |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon of Soneca Wright |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Weapon | killed in |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon of Soneca Wright |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | trussell, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Lovers |
Defendant
| Name | Trussell, Mollie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Lovers |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
