Case Number: 8691
McGaffney, Mary � Age 50 � Accidentally shot to death at 9PM, in her home, 1035 Monroe St., by a stray bullet from gun held in the hand of James Egelston who was firing at a burglar in the rear of his home, 1043 Monroe St. Egelston was booked for manslaughter but on 11/29/27 was exonerated by the Coroner and on 12/1/27 was discharged by Judge Luster. 19 Dist. [128]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 26, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 26, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1035 Monroe St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | her home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | her home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | McGaffrey, Mary |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Egelston, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 29, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Luster |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 1, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Discharged |
