Case Number: 5119
Sanders, Henry - Age 24 - Stabbed to death in the Vestibule Hotel, #66 W. Van Buren St., by one Charles Duff, (watchman for the hotel) who on 2/17/17 was exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 16, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 23, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | #66 W VanBuren |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Vestibule Hotel |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Vestibule Hotel |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Hotel, rooming house, boarding house room |
Victim
| Name | sanders, Henry |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Duff, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 17, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
