Case Number: 9673
Caldwell, Dora - Age 50 - Colored - Died from a gunshot wound received 9:15 PM, 9/28/28, in her home, 4523 St. Lawrence Ave., at the hands of John Lee of the same address. On 10/8/28 Lee was booked for manslaughter but on 10/11/28 was exonerated by the Coroner who declared it an accidental shooting. On 10/13/28 Lee was discharged by Judge Heller. 5 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 28, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 1, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4523 St Lawrence |
| 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 | Caldwell, Dora |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Lee, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Asian |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Oct-28 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 11, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Heller |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Discharged |
