Case Number: 3354

Devine, Ford. 25 yrs. Fatally shot Aug. 15th Saloon Harrison St. and Winchester Av. by Thos. Hanefin who was arrested. 28 Pct. Held by Coroner 8/16/12. 9-1912 No bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 15, 1912
Date of Death August 15, 1912
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address Harrison st. and Winchester Av.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description saloon
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location saloon
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Business Bar/saloon
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Ford, Devine
Age 25 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Hanefin, Thos.
Gender Male
Race White

Police

Precinct 6
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Yes
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 August 16, 1912
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision September 15, 1912
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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