Case Number: 2968
Browder, Maggie, 27 ys., col. Fatally shot Aug. 11 at 120 W. Indiana St. by Betty Cowan who was arrested. 38 prect. Held by Coroner 8-23-1912. 3/1/13 - 14 yrs. Joliet - Windes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 11, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 19, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 120 w. Indiana st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Browder, Maggie |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Cowan, Betty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Aug-12 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 23, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 1, 1913 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
