Case Number: 4867
Rice, Josie, "Col," 30 yrs. Fatally shot at 2713 LaSalle St. by Lizzie Buchanan who was arrested and held by the Coroner May 15. 3 Pct. 9-17-12 - Acquitted - Cooper.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 6, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 6, 1912 |
| Address | 2713 LaSalle st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 2713 LaSalle st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 2713 LaSalle st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Rice, Josie, "Col." |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Buchanan, Lizzie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-May-12 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 15, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Cooper |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 17, 1912 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
