Case Number: 77
Bateman, Patrick, 24 yrs., bartender in saloon 153 Blue Island Av., skull fractured by blow with chair by Dr. L.J. Clark, veterinary surgeon, who got into a quarrel ### the saloon with John McCaffery, struck at him with chair, missing him and striking Bateman, who died within an hour. Dr. Clark was arrested. W. 12th St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 13, 1880 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 13, 1880 |
| Address | 153 Blue Island av |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Bateman, Patrick |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Defendant
| Name | Clark, Dr. L.J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | July 13, 1880 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
