Case Number: 3081
Bailey, Mrs. Dave - Age 37 (Col) - Stabbed to death in alley about 100 ft. south of 24th St., between Michigan and Indiana Aves. By Hattie Chapman, whose arrest Coroner recommended. 3 Pct. 10/20/21 Hattie Chapman & David Bailey brought back from Pittsburgh, Pa., turned over to sheriff. 4/29/22 Chapman to Joliet Pen. - McKinley, 5/18/21 - s/o - McKinley.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 4, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 4, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 24th St. & Michigan |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 100ft. South of 24th St. between Michigan & Indian |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 100ft. South of 24th St. between Michigan & Indian |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Bailey, Dave, Mrs. |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Chapman, Hattie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Escaped, arrested later |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 20-Oct-21 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Years |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | McKinley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 29, 1922 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
