Case Number: 5041

Shodike, Annie. 30 yrs. Fatally assaulted 612 W. 14 St. by Leon Zilwish who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/24/13 - 21 Pct. Nov. 1913 No bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 16, 1913
Date of Death October 16, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 612 W. 14th st.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Shodike, Annie
Age 30 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Zilwish, Leon
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 26
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision October 24, 1913
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
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, 1913
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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