Case Number: 575
Daily, John, colored, 39 yrs., killed, throat cut. 5012 Cottage Grove Av., by John Cunningham, alias William Brady, who escaped at the time, but was arrested Oct. 2 and held to Grand Jury without bail, Oct. 7, by Coroner's Jury. Acquitted by jury in C.C. (Judge McEwen) Jan. 27, 1903, on ground of self defense. 11th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 25, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 25, 1902 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5012 Cottage Grove Av. |
| Location Description | 5012 Cottage Grove Av. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 5012 Cottage Grove Av. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Daily, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Cunningham, John, "William Bra |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 2-Oct-02 |
| Location of Arrest | Escaped At the time |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 7, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McEwan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 27, 1903 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
