Case Number: 762
Francis, Mrs. Myra, colored, 45 years old, shot at 3:30 P.M. at 4440 Cottage Grove Av. by her husband Daniel Francis, colored, who was arrested. She died in Provident Hospital about midnight of same day. 10th Prect. Francis held by Coroner's Jury. Oct. 28, 1905. Death sentence by Judge Kersten, Feb. 9, 1906. July 15, 1906, sentenced by Judge Kersten to hang Oct. 12.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 27, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 27, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 4440 Cottage Grove Av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 4440 Cottage Grove Av. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot -> |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 4440 Cottage Grove Av. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Francis, Mrs Myra |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Provident Hospital |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Francis, Daniel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 10 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 27-Oct-05 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 28, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 9, 1906 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Post Trial Information | Other |
