Case Number: 532
Degnan, James, shot dead, 88th Place near Calumet Av., by Adolph Leine, who thought him a burglar. Peine was exonerated by the Coroner's Jury. Degnan was intoxicated and went to Leine's house by mistake thinking it was his boarding house of 87th St., near Cottage Grove Av.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 11, 1893 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 11, 1893 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 88th Place near Calumet Av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Leine House |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Leine House |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Degnan, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Leine, Adolph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Location of Arrest | Leine house |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
