Case Number: 5092
Swanson, Nelson - Age 60 - Fatally injured 10/9/15 when struck by auto at 37th & Wabash Ave. 10/19/15 John Henderson held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 5th Pct. Oct. 1915 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 9, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 7, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 37th and Wabash |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Swanson, Nelson |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Henderson, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 19, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 | October 1, 1915 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
