Case Number: 2697
Winkelman, Emma, 24 ys. old. Killed when run down on Jan. 24th by a taxicab at 23d St. and Indiana Av. Halle Stokes, chaffeur, held by Coroner Jan. 26,-09. 4 prect. - 11/16/09 - 3 Mo. Co. Jail for Assault.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 24, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 26, 1909 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 23rd st. & Indiana av. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 23rd st. & Indiana ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 23rd st. & Indiana ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Winkelman, Emma |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Stokes, Halle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Mar-09 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 26, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for non-homicide offense (includes assault with intent to kill) |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of other non-homicide offense |
