Case Number: 2440
Turner, Henry, colored, died. Struck with paving stone May 22, by Sanford C.McCoy, a colored contractor, 68 years old, in a quarrel over wages. McCoy held by Coroner's Jury May 30. 3d Prect. Sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary. Oct. 21, 1905, by Judge McEwan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 22, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 30, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | quarrel over wages |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with blunt object, struck |
| Weapon | struck with a paving stone |
| Motive | quarrel over wages |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Service station |
Victim
| Name | turner, henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupation/ Skill | Carpenter contractor |
Defendant
| Name | McCoy, Sanford C |
|---|---|
| Age | 68 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Carpenter contractor |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 30, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | McEwan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 21, 1905 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
