Case Number: 4780

Proud, Andrew H. - Age 62 - Died from injuries received 9/4 when struck by James Purdue, and in falling striking his head on the floor. On 9/25 James Purdue was held by the Coroner. 38 Pct. Oct. 1917 No bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 4, 1917
Date of Death September 4, 1917
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Proud, Andrew H
Age 62 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Purdue, James
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 38
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Weeks
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision September 25, 1917
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision October 1, 1917
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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