Case Number: 6
Atkinson, Sam, assaulted with shovel in basement of stable 2449 State St., by Cornelius Shugrace, who called for the patrol wagon and stated that Atkinson had been kicked by a horse. He died in Co. Hosp. Four hours later. Coroner�s verdict, accidental death. On April 21 a witness to the assault was found and Schugrace was arrested. Cottage Grove Av. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 16, 1884 |
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| Date of Death | February 16, 1884 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 2449 State St. |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | basement of stable |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | defendant lied initially about death, witness late |
| Weapon | Assaulted with shovel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | basement of stable |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Atkinson, Sam |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Co. Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Shugrace,Cornelius |
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| Gender | Male |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Location of Arrest | Cottage Grove |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Accidental or natural causes |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
