Case Number: 8920
Reed, Edna -Age 35- Am. - Died from a gunshot wound received 3:30 AM, 6/9/27, at 1126 Adams St., during a drunken quarrel, by Lillian Strand. On 6/16/27 Lillian was held by the Coroner as principal and Edward (Peter) Strand as accessory. 19 Dist. June 1927 No Bill on Edw. 1/5/28 Lillian acquitted - Kerner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 9, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 9, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1126 Adams st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | @ 1126 Adams |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | @ 1126 Adams |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Reed, Edna |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Strand, Lillian |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 14-Jun-27 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | July 15, 1927 |
| Date of Sentence | January 5, 1928 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
