Case Number: 4205
Lee, Edward. "Col." 34 yrs. Shot dead 3600 So. State St. by Mrs. Margaret McCabe or McCave who was arrested and 2/27/12 held by Coroner - 5 Pct. 10/29/12 - Joliet - Burne.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 26, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 26, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3600 S. State St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 3600 S. State St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3600 S. State St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Lee, Edward "Colo" |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Military (soldier, sailor) |
Defendant
| Name | McCabe or McCave, Margaret Mrs |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Dec-12 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 27, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Burne |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 29, 1912 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
