Case Number: 3073
Becker, J.A. - Age 24 - Sailor, of St. Louis, Mo., found dead with skull fractured, on 3rd floor of Sharples Bldg., having been killed by unknown person or persons who robbed him. 27 Pct. 1/28/18 John Dell Claude brought back from St. Louis, Mo. & on 2/7 held by the Coroner. Burrell Corniels also indicted by Feb. 1918 G.J. but not arrested. 7/25/18 - Dell Claude to Joliet Pen. for Life - Kersten. - 10/30/19 - Cornielson - s/o - Nebel.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | November 11, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 3rd floor of sharples bldg |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | Fatally shot |
| Method of Killing | Other |
| Weapon | found dead with skull fractured |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3rd floor of sharples bldg |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | becker, J.A.. |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Claude, John Dell |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Jan-18 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 7, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 25, 1918 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
