Case Number: 3248
Cox, Orin, Age 29 - Shot to death in rear room of his saloon. 765 Cottage Grove Ave., by Rose Goldie Anderson Krough who on 5/25 was held by the Coroner. 23 Pct. June 1916 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 25, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 25, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 765 Cottage Grove Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | In rear room or vic's saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In rear room or vic's saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Cox, Orin |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Krough, Rose Goldie Anderson |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-May-16 |
| 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 | May 25, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | June 15, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
