Case Number: 3556

Fuery, Evelyn, Age 21 - Found dead with bruises on head, at Eugene Dietzgen Co. factory, 958 Fullerton Ave., 2nd fl. 4/21/15 Jos. Fritz (sweetheart) held to G.J. by Coroner, for Manslaughter. 41st Pct. May 1915 No bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 30, 1915
Date of Death March 30, 1915
Address 958 Fullerton Av
Location Description Eugene Dietzgen Co. 2nd floor
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Domestic violence
Total Number of Victims 1
Location Eugene Dietzgen Co. 2nd floor
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Fuery, Evelyn
Age 21 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Related by Blood or Marriage Lovers

Defendant

Name Fritz, Joseph
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Lovers

Police

Precinct 41
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 21-Apr-15
Time Between Crime and Arrest Weeks
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision April 21, 1915
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
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 May 1, 1915
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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