Case Number: 248
Benes, Mrs. Katie, 45 yrs., died in County Hospital. Shot at 2:30 PM, March 2, at home 741 S. Morgan St., by her husband, Anton Benes, who attempted suicide by shooting. 22d Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury, March 10, 1906, Sentenced to Joliet Pen. for life Oct. 10, 1906, by Judge Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 2, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 6, 1906 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 741 S. Morgan st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | shot at home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot by husband who attempted suicide |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot at home by husband who attempted suicide |
| Motive | shot by husband who attempted suicide by shooting |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | shot at home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Benesm Mrs. Katie |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Benes, Anton |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 10, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 10, 1906 |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
