Case Number: 9670
Clay, Helen - Age 21 - Shot to death at 7:10 PM, 9/6/28, in her home, 701 E. 31st St., by her husband, Wm. Clay, as she sat in his lap. Clay alleged it was an accident. On 9/7/28 the Coroner's Jury rendered an open verdict. Clay was not booked. 19th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 6, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 6, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 701 E 31st st |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Clay, Helen |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Clay, Wm |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 7, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | No judgment (open verdict) |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
