Case Number: 5047

Swanson, John. 68 yrs. Killed in his home 10239 Ave. N. With an Axe by his son Anton Swanson who was held by Coroner 12/15/13. 16 Pct. 3/24/14 Sent. to Chester Insane Asylum - Walker.


Circumstances

Date of Death December 13, 1913
Address 10239 Ave. N.
Type of Location Residence
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Family quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Swanson, John
Age 68 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Related by Blood or Marriage Parent/Child

Defendant

Name Swanson, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Child/Parent

Police

Precinct 26
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 15-Dec-13
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision December 15, 1913
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Trial Judge Walker
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence March 24, 1914

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