Case Number: 5332
Tierney, Fannie - Age 60 - Struck down and killed at 24th St. & Michigan Ave., by auto containing two men who speeded away. On 12/18 Earl and Frank Maher were brought back from Normal, Ill. and held by the Coroner. 3 Pct. 2/18/19 -both to Joliet Pen. for 14 years each. Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 5, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 5, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 24th & Michigan Av |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | @ 24th & Michigan Av. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | @ 24th & Michigan Av. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Tierney, Fannie |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Maher, Earl; Frank |
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Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-Jan-19 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 18, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | 1 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
