Case Number: 10905
Riplow, Emma, alias Hendricks - Age 34 - Found at 10:30 PM, 5/26/29 in her home, 1903 Ruble St., shot to death, apparently by her common-law husband, Charles Hendricks who was in a drunken stupor. Alleged she tried to take the gun from him when it was accidentally discharged. On 5/28/29 Hendricks was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. 7/26/29 - to Joliet Pen. - Kavanaugh.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 26, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 26, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1903 Ruble St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Riplow, Emma, alias Hendricks |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Common law spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Hendricks, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Common law spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 28, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kavanaugh |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 26, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
