Case Number: 8692
Nelson, Pearl - Age 31 - Colored - Shot to death at 3:45 AM, at home, 5825 5825 So. State St., by a stray bullet from gun in the hands of Henry McClaren who was engaged in a quarrel with another Negro. Mrs. Nelson had no part in the quarrel. On 1/5/25 McClaren was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 3/12/25 - to Joliet Pen. - Lindsay.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 4, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 4, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5825 So. State St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Nelson, Pearl |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | McClaren, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 5, 1925 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Lindsay |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 12, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
