Case Number: 5219
Smith, Jerry - Age 26 - Colored - Stabbed to death on 4th floor Morris & Co. hoghouse stock yards, by Rosie Nickelson, who on 12/9/19 was exonerated by the Coroner as having done so in self-defense. 13 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 6, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 6, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Morris & Co. Hoghouse stockyards |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | 4th fl Morris & Co. hoghouse stockyards |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 4th fl Morris & Co. hoghouse stockyards |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Jerry |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Nickelson, Rosie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Dec-19 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 9, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
