Case Number: 4214
Laneo, Geo. 56 yrs. Fatally assaulted, (fists) in front of 1110 W. Randolph St. by Randall Powell and Harry Burns who were arrested and Powell held by Coroner 10/8/12 for manslaughter and Burns as accessory. 27 Pct. Oct. 1912 - No bill in Burns case. Nov. 9, 1914 Powell case nolle prossed - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 6, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 6, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1110 W. Randolph St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 110 W. Randolph St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 110 W. Randolph St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Laneo, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 56 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Defendant
| Name | Powell, Randall |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 8, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McDonald |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 9, 1914 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
