Case Number: 4200
Lynch, Thomas. 28 ys. Fatally assaulted Oct. 15 at 43d & Butler Sts. during a fight - 3 arrests. 19 prect. Thomas Hogan, Thomas Stokes, Gerald O'Niell and Thomas Ryan held by Coroner's jury Oct. 24. No bill - Nov. G.J. on Hogan, Stokes & O'Niell. 3/20/12 Ryan acquitted. Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 15, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 16, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 43 & Butler Sts. |
| Location Description | 43 & Butler Sts. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 43 & Butler Sts. |
| Number of Defendants | 4 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Lynch, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Ryan, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Oct-11 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 24, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Sullivan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 20, 1912 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
