Case Number: 5027
Smith, Mrs. Jennie. 48 yrs. Shot dead 640 N. Clark St. by Hugo Boehm, who was arrested and held by Coroner 4/8. 38 Pct. 12-18-13 Acquitted - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 7, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 7, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 640 N. Clark St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 640 N. Clark St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 640 N. Clark St. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Mrs. Jennie |
|---|---|
| Age | 48 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Boehm, Hugo |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Apr-13 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 8, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | McDonald |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 18, 1913 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
