Case Number: 3297
Carleton, Mrs. Elenore - Age 24 - Age 24 - Shot to death at 1137 Fulton St., by John Donohue who was arrested and held by the Coroner, 10/30. 21 Pct. 7/9/19 - Acquitted - Sabath.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 22, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 22, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1137 Fulton st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Carleton, Elenore |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Donahue, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 30-Jan-19 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 30, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Sabath |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 9, 1919 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
