Case Number: 3968

Jordan, Martin 36 yrs. Fatally stabbed Jan. 20 at 13th & State St. by Frank E. Lew and man known as "Hockey." 2d Pct. Hockey arrested, Lew escaped. John Carroll, alias "Hockey" exonerated by Coroner. Lew still at large.


Circumstances

Date of Offense January 20, 1913
Date of Death January 20, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 13th and State St.
Type of Location Other
Location Description 13th and State St.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 13th and State St.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Jordan, Martin
Age 36 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Caroll, John, Hockey
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 2
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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