Case Number: 35
Alberson, Samuel, shot dead, home 3748 Wentworth Av., by his son Arthur, 17 years old, who was arrested. The father attacked his wife and when the son interfered also attacked him when the latter fired the fatal shot. 19th Prect. Held by Coroner�s Jury Dec. 24. �No bill� by Grand Jury, Jan. 26, 1901.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 23, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 23, 1900 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3748 Wentworth Av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Alberson, Samuel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Alberson, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-Dec-00 |
| Location of Arrest | 3748 Wentworth Av. |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 24, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 20, 1901 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
