0042: The People of the State of New York v. James Purcell

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People v. James Purcell
Title
0042: The People of the State of New York v. James Purcell
Abstract
James Purcell is indicted for second-degree manslaughter.
Purcell is accused of killing Michael O’Brien during a fight in Mulry’s Saloon, at the corner of 12th Street and Washington Street, on June 20, 1893.
Witnesses testify that Purcell kicked O’Brien as he lay on the floor. The coroner’s physician, Frank J. O’Hare, testifies that O’Brien’s neck was broken and that the cause of death was shock from hemorrhage. Purcell testifies in his own defense that he did not kick O’Brien.
There is no record of a verdict.
Type of Crime
Manslaughter See all items with this value
Date of Crime
1893-07-13
Date of Hearing
1894-01-22
Defendant(s) Name(s)
James Purcell
Prosecuting Attorney
James W. Osborne
Defense Attorney
Hugh Coleman
Judge
Rufus B. Cowing See all items with this value
Case ID
42
Location of Crime
12th & Washington Streets, Manhattan, New York
Item sets
Manslaughter