Case Number: 2560
Williams, Josh, an old negro, died from effects of blow on head with hatchet, Dec. 2, in basement of 394 S. Clark St., by Lizzie Shackley, a low white prostitute, who was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury. Harrison St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 2, 1880 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 2, 1880 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 394 S Clark st |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | basement of address |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | Blow on head with hatchet |
| Method of Killing | Axe or hatchet |
| Weapon | blow on head with hatchet |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | basement of address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Williams, Josh |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Shackley, Lizzie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Prostitute |
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 |
