Case Number: 8759
O'Donnell, Juanita - Age 35 - Shot to death at 2:16 AM, 7/31/27, in her home, 1432 N. Clark St., supposedly accidentally by Ernest Halter who exchanged shots with the woman's husband, Wm. O'Donnell, when the latter discovered the two together in his flat. Halter was killed by O'Donnell. 29 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 31, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 31, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1432 N. Clark St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Jealousy, fight, quarrel over woman, man |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | O'Donnell, Juanita |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Lovers |
Defendant
| Name | Halter, Ernest |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Escaped, arrested later |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Years |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
