Case Number: 4498
Murdock, Lem - Age 23 - (Col.) Fatally cut with knife 10/28 at Swift & Co. hoghouse #8, Stock Yards, during quarrel with James P. McMullen, who was arrested and on Nov. 6th held by the Coroner. 13th Pct. - 2/1/19 - 14 years Joliet Pen. - Guerin.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 28, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 4, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | Swift & Co. hoghouse #8 stock yards |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Swift & Co. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Swift & Co. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Murdock, Lem |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | McMullen, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 6, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Guerin |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 1, 1919 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
