Case Number: 5141

Smith, Anthony C. - Age 72 - Fatally injured at S.E. Corner of 22nd & State Sts., when struck down by an auto driven by Ges. E. Murphy, who, on 7/5 was held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. 1/29/18 - Bond forf. - Crowe. 1/7/19 - s/o - Windes. 6/2/19 - Cause reinstated - Windes.


Circumstances

Date of Death July 4, 1917
Address 22nd and State
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description SE corner of address
Type of Death Accident
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 1
Location SE corner of address
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Automobile accident

Victim

Name Smith, Anthony C
Age 72 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Murphy, Ges E
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 4
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision July 5, 1917
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Trial Judge Windes
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence January 7, 1919
Number of Times Case Stricken Off 1
Outcome of Trial Stricken off

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