Case Number: 4574
McCafferty, John - Age 38 - Fatally assaulted Apr. 24th at S.E. Corner Kilbaum & Armitage Aves., by Michael Ryan who on May 15th was held by the Coroner. 37th Pct. May 1917 No Bill. Aug. 2 Acquitted - Pam.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 24, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 24, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Kilbaum & Armitage |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | SE Corner of Kilbaum & Armitage |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | SE Corner of Kilbaum & Armitage |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | McCafferty, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Ryan, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 37 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 15, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Pam |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 15, 1917 |
| Date of Sentence | August 2, 1917 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
