Case Number: 4555
Mitchell, Frank L. - Age 29 - Shot to death in his home 1339 Jackson Blvd., by his Jeanette, whom he assaulted with a bottle. On 12/7/20 Mrs. Mitchell was exonerated by the coroner as having acted in self-defense. 21 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 24, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 24, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1339 Jackson Blvd. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Mitchell, Frank L. |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Mitchell, Jeanette |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Nov-20 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
