Case Number: 4259

Lennon, Hugh - Age 24 - Found at 6955 Honore St. Fatally stabbed 12/24/15 by Charlie Kurtz whom he attempted to rob. Kurtz exonerated by the Coroner 12/26/15. 17th Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 24, 1915
Date of Death December 25, 1915
Address 6955 Honore st.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Robbery
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Lennon, Hugh
Age 24 years
Gender Male
Race White

Defendant

Name Kurtz, Charlie
Gender Male
Race White

Police

Precinct 17
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision December 26, 1915
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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