Case Number: 3845
Higgins, Michael - Age 24 - Fatally stabbed 3/14 at Zoo Line freight house 12th & Canal Sts. during an altercation with one Ferdinand Fabiano who was arrested and on 3/16/16 held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 7/14/16 Fabiano acquitted- Thomas.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 14, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 14, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 12th st and Canal |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Zoo line freight house |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Zoo line freight house |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Transportation facility |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Higgins, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Fabiano, Ferdinand |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Mar-15 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 16, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Thomas |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 14, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
