Case Number: 9

Ahern, Nellie, 19 yrs., died, 38 Law Av., from beating administered by her step-brother William J. Burke, who was arrested


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 2, 1890
Date of Death March 2, 1890
Address 38 Law Av.
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Characteristics beating by step-brother
Method of Killing Beaten with fists or feet
Weapon beating administered by her step-brother
Motive beating administered by her step-brother
Description Domestic violence
Total Number of Victims 1
Excessive Violence Excessive or extreme use of force
Number of Defendants 1
Related to Organized Crime

Victim

Name Ahern, Neillie
Age 19 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Related by Blood or Marriage Other in-law relationship

Defendant

Name Burke, William J.
Gender Male
Related by Blood or Marriage Other in-law relationship

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Less than 1 day
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Allegations of Police Corruption No

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