Case Number: 3757
Glavin, Frank - Age 35 - Shot to death at 25 E. 22 St., 3rd fl. by Harry Clayton, during a quarrel. Clayton was arrested in Detroit, Mich. and brought back to Chicago on 5/29/20. On 6/4/20 was indicted and turned over to the Sheriff. On 6/28/20 was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 3 Pct. 2/16/21 - Nolle Prossed - O'Connor.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 22, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 22, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 25 E. 22nd ST. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 3rd floor |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3rd floor |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Common area of apartment building/complex |
Victim
| Name | Glavin, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Clayton, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Out of state arrest |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-May-20 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 28, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| 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 | February 16, 1921 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
