Case Number: 737
Finch, George, 40 years old, shot dead, home, Wisconsin Central depot, Taylor St., Austin, by his son Bert, 16 years old, who fired the shot to protect his mother, whom his father attacked with a knife. Bert Finch arrested, 31st Prect., and was exonerated by Coroner's Jury, March 21.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 20, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 20, 1900 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Taylor st., Austin |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home, Wisconsin Central depot, Taylor st., Austin |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home, Wisconsin Central depot, Taylor st., Austin |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Finch, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Finch, Bert |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Police
| Precinct | 31 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 20-Mar-00 |
| Location of Arrest | Taylor st., Austin |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 21, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
