Case Number: 9041
Simon, Mrs. Henry - Age 46, and Szymanski, Mrs. Edna - Age 35 - and three others killed in a R.R. wreck at Clybourn Junction. On 9/18/26 Louis Smith, the engineer, was held by the Coroner. 25 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 6, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 6, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | R.R. junction @ Clybourn av. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | in a train wreck |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 5 |
| Location | in a train wreck |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Simon, Henry (Mrs.) |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Smith, Louis |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Railroad worker, metal/iron worker, machinist |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| 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 | September 18, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
