Case Number: 8683
McEwen, Helen � Age 35 � Found dead at 11:45 AM, in her home, Apt. 40 #2 So. Mayfield Ave., together with her husband, Arthur McEwan, both poisoned. On 4/1/27 the Coroner pronounced it a murder and suicide and declared Arthur McEwan also the murderer of his step-son Robt. McKenzie, Age 11, whose charred body was found near the Desplaines River near Forest Park, the boy having been killed on or about 3/17/27.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 20, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 20, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 40 So. Mayfield Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Apt. # 2 |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Apt. # 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Domestic violence |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | McEwen, Helen |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | McEwan, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant identified by someone else at scene |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
