Case Number: 5094

Schwartz, Isadore - Age 38 - Died from skull fracture received 9/24 when assaulted in front of 1002 Blue Island Ave., by unknown man - 12/11/15 John Russo held to G.J. in 2000.00 by Judge Fry. 21st Pct. Dec. 1915 No Bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 24, 1915
Date of Death September 24, 1915
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 1002 Blue Island
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description in front of 1002 Blue Island
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in front of 1002 Blue Island
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Schwartz, Isadore
Age 38 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity German

Defendant

Name Russo, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Italian
Race White

Police

Precinct 21
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision December 11, 1915
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge Fry
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision December 1, 1915
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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