Case Number: 3274
Cousins, Walter - Age 26 - Shot to death on north side of 12th St. 50 ft. west of Cicero Ave. (vacant lot). In. 7/31 Coroner recommended that Eugene McDonald be held when arrested and held. Martin Kane as accessory to murder. 31st Pct. Aug. 1917 No bill on Kane. 10/31/18 - both stricken off - Windes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 21, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 21, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Field or woods |
| Location Description | north side of 12th st. 50ft. West of Cicero (vacan |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | north side of 12th st. 50ft. West of Cicero (vacan |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Cousins, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | McDonald, Eugene |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 42 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Oct-17 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 31, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | August 15, 1917 |
| Date of Sentence | October 31, 1918 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
