Case Number: 552
Doherty, William R., fatally shot in saloon 717 37th St., by Anton Zindt, who was arrested and sentenced to five years in Joliet Pen. for manslaughter. Released on $10,000 Bonds, Aug. 7, 1899, by Judge Tuley. Rehearing granted on irregularity in trial. Acquitted June 5, 1900.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 18, 1898 |
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| Date of Death | May 18, 1898 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 717 37th st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Doherty, William K. |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Lindt, Anton |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
