Case Number: 5036

Shindel, Morris. 26 yrs. Fatally stabbed in front of 407 Throop St. by Samuel Kruchilsky who was held by Coroner 8/21/13. 28 Pct. 11-18-13 - Acquitted - McDonald.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 15, 1913
Date of Death August 15, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 407 Throop st.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Shindel, Morris
Age 26 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Jewish

Defendant

Name Kruchilsky, Samuel
Gender Male
Ethnicity Polish
Race White

Police

Precinct 7
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision August 21, 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 November 18, 1913
Outcome of Trial Acquitted

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