Case Number: 3001
Black, Albert N. - 19 yrs. - Stabbed to death at 1249 Jackson Blvd. by his step-father W.E. Shipman who escaped & whose apprehension Coroner recommends. 28th Pct. 12/7/14 Shipman arrested and brought back from Cickasha, Okla. & held by Coroner 12/9/14. 4/10/15 - 14 yrs. Joliet Pen. - O'Connor.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 1, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 1, 1914 |
| Address | 1249 Jackson Blvd. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Black, Albert N. |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Shipman, W.E. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Step-parent/Step-child |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 7-Dec-14 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 9, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | O'Conner |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 10, 1915 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
