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April 8, 1949
The Gary American
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Former East Chicago dog catcher John King indicted for manslaughter after admitting to shooting unarmed 22-year-old William J. Palmer on March 12. He was previously freed on bond but discharged from job for carrying off-duty weapon; prosecutor cites lack of evidence for assault or intoxication claims.
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EX-DOG CATCHER HELD FOR MANSLAUGHTER
DOG CATCHER INDICTED
The same grand jury returned an indictment of manslaughter against John King, former East Chicago dogcatcher. King, admitted shooting William J. Palmer, age 22, 924 West 19th on March 12, but was freed on a $2,000 bond and the coroner's inquest recommended that the grand jury release him from the manslaughter charge. King was discharged from the East Chicago city payroll after he did the shooting, for carrying a weapon while off duty. Prosecutor Ben Schwartz explained that there was no evidence that the victim, Palmer, was attempting to assault Mrs. Wilson when King intervened, and that Palmer was unarmed, King was, and finally that Palmer was not intoxicated as King had previously indicated. A manslaughter conviction carries a 2 to 21 year imprisonment.
DOG CATCHER INDICTED
The same grand jury returned an indictment of manslaughter against John King, former East Chicago dogcatcher. King, admitted shooting William J. Palmer, age 22, 924 West 19th on March 12, but was freed on a $2,000 bond and the coroner's inquest recommended that the grand jury release him from the manslaughter charge. King was discharged from the East Chicago city payroll after he did the shooting, for carrying a weapon while off duty. Prosecutor Ben Schwartz explained that there was no evidence that the victim, Palmer, was attempting to assault Mrs. Wilson when King intervened, and that Palmer was unarmed, King was, and finally that Palmer was not intoxicated as King had previously indicated. A manslaughter conviction carries a 2 to 21 year imprisonment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Manslaughter Indictment
Dog Catcher Shooting
Unarmed Victim
Grand Jury
What entities or persons were involved?
John King
William J. Palmer
Ben Schwartz
Mrs. Wilson
Where did it happen?
East Chicago, 924 West 19th
Story Details
Key Persons
John King
William J. Palmer
Ben Schwartz
Mrs. Wilson
Location
East Chicago, 924 West 19th
Event Date
March 12
Story Details
John King, former dog catcher, shot William J. Palmer on March 12, claiming assault and intoxication, but new evidence shows Palmer unarmed and not intoxicated; King indicted for manslaughter after prior release on bond and job discharge for off-duty weapon.