Case Number: 2946

Baker, Augusta. 26 ys. Shot dead at 165 W. Ontario St. by her husband John R. who was arrested. 38 prect. 11/23/11 - held by Coroner - 3/25/12 - 15 ys. Joliet - Kersten.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 22, 1911
Date of Death November 22, 1911
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 165 W. Ontario st.
Type of Location Residence
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Baker, Augusta
Age 26 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Defendant

Name R., John
Gender Male
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Police

Precinct 38
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 23-Nov-11
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision March 25, 1912
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge Kersten
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Length of Sentence 15 years
Outcome of Trial Guilty of murder
Sentence Completed Yes
Sentenced to Joliet, Stateville

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