Case Number: 4346
Magner, Robert. 47 ys. Fatally assaulted Sept. 24 at 38th & Wallace Sts. while attempting to pacify 3 men who were fighting and who escaped. 19 prect. Lawrence Miller, Frank F. Nellis and Anthony V. Kenny arrested and on 9/29/11 Held by Coroner. Nellis and Miller acquitted March 14, 1912, Judge McKinley. Kenney nolle pros. April 15, 1912, Judge Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 24, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 24, 1911 |
| Address | 38th & Wallace sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Magner, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a person outside family |
Defendant
| Name | Miller, Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Sep-11 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | McKinley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 4, 1912 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
