Case Number: 2110
Rutherford, Minnie, alias Burke. 34 ys. old. Prostitute. Throat cut at 1914 Dearborn St. by Frank alias Dale Middleton who was arrested. 3d pct. Held by coroner 11/12/09. 12-2-09, 25 yrs., Joliet.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 12, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 12, 1909 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1914 Dearborn st. |
| Location Description | 1914 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | throat cut |
| Method of Killing | Other stabbing, stabbing unspecified |
| Weapon | throat cut |
| Motive | throat cut by defendant |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1914 Dearborn st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Rutherford, Minnie alias Burke |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Prostitute/street walker |
Defendant
| Name | Middleton, Frank alias Dale |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Nov-09 |
| Location of Arrest | at scene |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 12, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 2, 1909 |
| Length of Sentence | 25 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
