Case Number: 10082
Hunt, Nathaniel � Age 30 � Colored � Shot to death at 7:30 PM, 4/9/28, in his home, 2nd fl., 516 W. Division St., by his common-law wife, Mary Flowers, alias Mary Hunt, who, on 4/11/28, was held by the Coroner. 36 Dist. 10/26/28 � to Joliet Pen. � Ryner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 9, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 9, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 516 W. Division St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 2nd floor, 516 W. Division St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 2nd floor, 516 W. Division St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Domestic violence |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Hunt, Nathaniel |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Common law spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Flowers, Mary; alias - Hunt |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Common law spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 36 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 11-Apr-28 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 11, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Ryner |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 26, 1928 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
