Case Number: 4419

Murray, Stanley, "Col." - Age 15 - Fatally stabbed Aug. 5th at 2956 Federal St. by Wm. Kirkhoff who on 8/13/15 was exonerated by the Coroner. 4th Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 5, 1915
Date of Death August 5, 1915
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 day
Address 2956 Federal st.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Other
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Murray, Stanley
Age 15 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Kirkhoff, Wm.
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 20
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Yes
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Less than 1 day
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision August 13, 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
Outcome of Trial Defendant exonerated

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