Case Number: 8491
Lenz, Lydia - Age 25 - Died from injuries received 10/31/26 at Canal and Washington Sts. while riding in auto driven by Frank Hamilton who drove the car into a concrete abutment. Bassett V. Glick also fatally injured. All were drunk. On 12/21/26 Hamilton was held by the Coroner. 19 Dist. Jan. 1927 No Bill (1) Ind. (1) - No Bill on this case.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 31, 1926 |
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| Date of Death | December 12, 1926 |
| Address | Canal and Washington |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | Canal and Washington |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | Canal and Washington |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Lenz, Lydia |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Hamilton, Frank |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 21, 1926 |
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| 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 | January 1, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
