Case Number: 6420
Leonard, Michael - Age 67 - While driving east in 39th St. at Vincennes Ave., his auto was struck by another machine driven by Wm. R. Dunn, who was intoxicated. On 9/5/21 Dunn was held by the Coroner. 30 Pct. 2/7/22 Acquitted - P. Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 4, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 4, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | in 39th St. at Vincennes Ave, in his auto |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in 39th St. at Vincennes Ave, in his auto |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | driver/def. Intoxicated |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Leonard, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 67 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Dunn, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 30 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-Sep-21 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 5, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Sullivan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 7, 1922 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
