Case Number: 2443
Troupe, William C., 28 yrs., shot dead, home 8942 Mackinaw Av., by his wife Regina Troupe, with whom he was drinking beer, resulting in a quarrel. She was arrested. 15th Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury Aug. 10, 1905. Sentenced Jan. 9, 1906, by Judge Smith to fourteen years in Joliet Pen.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 10, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 10, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 8942 Mackinaw Av |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | quarrel |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | victim drinking beer resulting in quarrel |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | troupe, William C |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Troupe, Regina |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Aug-05 |
| 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 | August 10, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Smith |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 9, 1906 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
