Case Number: 871
Harvey, Ada, alias Daisy Clifford, prostitute, 18 yrs., shot dead in room, 48 S. Halsted St., by Clem Sudkemp, 27 yrs., who committed suicide by shooting. Desplaines St.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 20, 1884 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 20, 1884 |
| Address | 48 S. Halsted |
| Location Description | In room |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | Shot her then committed suicide |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | 99 (although victim was prostitute) |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In room |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Harvey, Asa, alias Clifford, D |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Prostitute/street walker |
Defendant
| Name | Sudkemp, Clem |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant identified by someone else at scene |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |