Case Number: 4962
Riley, Mrs. Irene, Age 39 - Died from skull fracture due to striking her head against piano stool when assaulted by her husband Frank, who was held by the Coroner for manslaughter on 3/19/20. 2nd Pct. Nov. 1920 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 18, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 18, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Riley, Mrs. Irene |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Riley, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Turkish |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 19, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 | November 15, 1920 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
