Case Number: 4949

Righton, Edward A. - Age 13 - Supposed to have been assaulted in front of 6441 So. Seeley Ave., by one Wm. H. O'Connor, age 46, who, on 7/25/19 was held to G.J. in bonds of $1000.00 by Judge Doyle on charge of manslaughter. 11th Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 7, 1919
Date of Death July 7, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 6441 S. Seeley Ave
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description In front of 641 S. Seeley Ave
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location In front of 641 S. Seeley Ave
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Righton, Edward A.
Age 13 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name O' Connar, W.M. H
Age 46 years
Gender Male
Ethnicity Irish
Race White

Police

Precinct 11
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision July 25, 1919
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

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