Case Number: 9993

Gray, Marie - Age 23 - Accidentally shot to death at 11:35 PM, 11/1/28, in her home, 2910 N. Halsted St., by her sweetheart, Morton Kazanow, who had brought the weapon for her protection. Kazanow was booked for manslaughter but on 11/9/28 was exonerated by the Coroner and the case was nolle prossed by Judge Schwaba. 37 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 1, 1928
Date of Death November 1, 1928
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 2910 N. Halsted St.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description in her home
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in her home
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Gray, Marie
Age 23 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Kazanow, Martin
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 37
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision November 9, 1928
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision November 9, 1928
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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