Case Number: 5433
Verburg, John - Age 53 - While quarreling with his wife he was shot to death by his son John, Jr., who, on May 14th was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 13, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 13, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Verburg, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Verburg Jr., John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 14, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Justifiable homicide |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
