Case Number: 6001
Fionda, Joe - Age 41 - Fatally shot in his store, 2726 Cottage Grove Ave., by his housekeeper, Nellie Butler, during a quarrel. On 5/4/22 Nellie Butler was held by the Coroner. 2 Dist. 5/3/22 Rel. on own recog. - Kersten. 9/26/22 Nolle Prossed - Hebel.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 3, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 3, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2726 Cottage Grove ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Fionda, Joe |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store Clerk |
Defendant
| Name | Butler, Nellie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-May-22 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 4, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Hebel |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 26, 1922 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
