Case Number: 4389

Mitra, Philip, 31 yrs. Fatally assaulted 9/2/13 (brick) at 1814 Marshfield Ave. by John Dougherty. 9/26/13 Coroner recommends his apprehension. 33 Pct. Arrested Oct. 16th & turned over to sheriff. 11/20/18 s/o - Brentano.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 2, 1913
Date of Death September 2, 1913
Address 1814 Marshfield ave.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Fight
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Mitra, Philip
Age 31 years
Gender Male
Race White

Defendant

Name Dougherty, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Irish
Race White

Police

Precinct 33
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 16-Oct-13
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision September 26, 1913
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Trial Judge Brentano
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence November 20, 1918
Number of Times Case Stricken Off 1
Outcome of Trial Acquitted

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