Case Number: 240
Bork, Joseph, 36 yrs. Died in Alexian Brother's Hospital. Found inured at 3:05 A.M., same date in front of saloon 375 Southport Av. Albert Mudlaff heeper of said saloon arrested and held by Coroner's Jury June 13. 41st Prect. Mudlaff acquitted by Jury in Judge Kersten's court, Sept. 23, 1905.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 19, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 19, 1904 |
| Address | near Lamont, Ill. |
| Location Description | Near Lamont, Ill. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | two bullet wounds in head |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | found murdered (two bullet wounds in head) |
| Motive | found murdered (two bullet wounds in head) |
| Description | Victim's body dumped |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Near Lamont, Ill. |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Bate, John, W., Jr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic labor |
Defendant
| Name | Weeks, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Nov-04 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
