Case Number: 2363
Scafida, Antonio, 34 ys. old. Fatally shot at 15 E. Taylor St. by Frank Casilla, a boarder who also shot (fatally) Mrs. Scafida. Arrested. 2 pct. Held for murder by Coroner. Dec. 18-09. Joliet for life by Judge Tuthill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 5, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 5, 1909 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 15 E. Taylor |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Scafida, Antonio |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Casilla, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Jun-09 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 18, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Tuthill |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Double murder |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
