Case Number: 8733

Otten, Susie - Age 25 - Shot and killed at 4:06 PM, at her home, 6958 May St., by her sweetheart, Fred Schuing, who thereupon committed suicide in like manner. 11 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 5, 1925
Date of Death July 5, 1925
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 6958 May St.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description her home
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Domestic violence
Total Number of Victims 1
Location her home
Type of Manslaughter Domestic violence
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Otten, Susie
Age 25 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Related by Blood or Marriage Girlfriend/boyfriend

Defendant

Name Schuing, Fred
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Boyfriend/girlfriend

Police

Precinct 11
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 None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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