Case Number: 8314

Jamison, Lillian - Age 7 - Killed while playing on the sidewalk in Francisco Ave. 150 ft. north of Archer Ave., by an auto driven by James Norwood, who lost control of the machine. On 10/8/26 Norwood was held by the coroner. 15th Dist. Oct. 1926 No Bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 27, 1926
Date of Death August 27, 1926
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description sidewalk in Francisco av 150 ft north af Archer av
Type of Death Accident
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 1
Location sidewalk in Francisco av 150 ft north af Archer av
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Automobile accident

Victim

Name Jamison, Lillian
Age 7 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Norwood, James
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 15
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision October 8, 1926
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision October 1, 1926
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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