Case Number: 4563

McDonald, James R. 25 yrs. Shot dead 4035 Wallace St. by Philip Wanderwarkin who was exonerated by Coroner 8/14/13 - 19 Pct. Rearrested and held to G.J. 11/6/13 $1000 bond Judge Wade. Dec. 1913 - No Bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 9, 1913
Date of Death August 9, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 4035 Wallace St.
Location Description 4035 Wallace St.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 4035 Wallace St.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name McDonald, James R.
Age 25 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Wanderlarkin, Philip
Gender Male
Ethnicity German
Race White

Police

Precinct 19
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 6-Nov-13
Time Between Crime and Arrest Months
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision November 6, 1913
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision December 1, 1913
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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