Case Number: 5080
Smyth, Carrie (col.) - Age 33 - Stabbed several times 9/4/14 (from which she died 2/25/15) at N.W. Cor. 29th & LaSalle Sts., 3/6/15 Leona Jackson, alias Honey Gaines, col., held by the Coroner for murder together with Albert Bailey as accessory. 3rd Pct. Mar. 1915 No Bill on Bailey & Gaines.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 4, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 25, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 29th and LaSalle |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | NW corner of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | NW corner of address |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Smyth, Carrie |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Leona Jackson, aka Honey Gaine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| 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 | March 1, 1915 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
