Case Number: 38
Adams, Webster, died in Co. Hosp. Struck on head with brick in fight, June 29. Michael McCaffery arrested. 28th Prect. Herman Echendorf and Michael O�Hara surrendered July 7, and confessed , claiming self-defense. Eichendorf held without bail, July 8, by a Coroner�s Jury.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 29, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 29, 1902 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | strike with brick |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with blunt object, struck |
| Weapon | struck on head with brick in fight |
| Motive | in fight |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Adams, Webster |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Eichendorf, Herman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 7-Jul-02 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Location of Arrest | surrendered |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 8, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
