Case Number: 4488
Morris, John. Apr. 52 - Irish. Fatally assaulted Apr. 29th in boiler room of Davis Hotel by one Edw. Buckley, who on May 4 was held by the Coroner on charge of Manslaughter. 21st Prec. 10/28/18 - Acquitted - Windes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 29, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 4, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Davis Hotel |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in boiler room of Davis Hotel |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in boiler room of Davis Hotel |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Morris, Joh |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Buckley, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 4, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 28, 1918 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
