Dora McDonald, 35 years old, was the divorced wife of "Sam" Barclay, a
former professional ball player and Chicago saloonkeeper. They had one
son, Harold Barclay, who was later legally adopted by "Mike" McDonald,
and who was at school in Florida at the time of the murder. He was 15
years old.
She had separated from Barclay shortly prior to her divorce and had
been on the stage for a short time under the name of Mme. Alberta. She
was married to Mike McDonald a week after her divorce and was taken by
him to his home at Harrison street and Ashland avenue.