Case Number: 302
Brennan, Michael, 38 yrs. street car conductor, shot while on his car (Ogen and Wells St.) on Madison St., between Jefferson and Clinton, by Loraine J. Carter, who was arrested. 27th Prect. Shot at 12:00 A.M., died at 5:15 A.M. - Carter sent to Detention Hospital. 6-17-1907, to Chester Asylum for Insane Criminals. Judge Barnes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 17, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 17, 1910 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | Ogen & Wells st. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | shot while on his car |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | shot while on his car |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Brennan, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Carter, Loraine J |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 17-Mar-10 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Barnes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 17, 1907 |
| Length of Sentence | Indeterminate sentence |
| Outcome of Trial | Not guilty by reason of insanity |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
