Case Number: 1593
Meyers, William, 25 ys. old. Fatally shot at 267 W. Madison St. by Jerome Marcotte in Canolls saloon where Mrs. Marcotte and Meyers were drinking. Marcotti was arrested. 27 prect. and held by coroner's jury, April 21, '08. Sentenced Oct. 14, '08, by Judge Chrytaus to 14 years in Joliet Pen.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 21, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 21, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 267 W. Madison st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in Canolls saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | fatally shot by defendant while defendant's wife & |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in Canolls saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Meyers, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Marcotti, Jerome |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Apr-08 |
| Location of Arrest | 267 W. Madison st. |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 21, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Chytraus |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 14, 1908 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
