Case Number: 3358

Doyle, Thomas. 35 yrs. Died Oct. 13th from assault of Oct. 9 by Jos. Burke in rear of 2220 Dearborn St. Burke held by Coroner 10/23/12. 4 Pct. Nov. 19-12. No bill by Grand Jury.


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 9, 1912
Date of Death October 13, 1912
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 2220 Dearborn st.
Type of Location Vehicle
Location Description In rear of 2220 Dearborn st.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location In rear of 2220 Dearborn st.
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Doyle, Thomas
Age 35 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Irish

Defendant

Name Burke, Joseph
Gender Male
Ethnicity Irish
Race White

Police

Precinct 7
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 28-Apr-29
Time Between Crime and Arrest Weeks
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision October 23, 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 November 19, 1912
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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