Case Number: 3131
Burcham, J.F. - Age 63 - Fatally shot 2/17/20 in his toggery shop at 203 N. Kedzie Ave., by a juvenile, Richard Putz, who attempted to rob him. On 2/20/20 Putz was held by the Coroner and turned over to Juvenile Authorities. 22 Pct. 5/22/20 to Joliet Pen. for 14 years - Hebel.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 17, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 17, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 203 N. Kedzie Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | toggery shop |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | toggery shop |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Burcham, J.F. |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Putz, Richard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 20, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Hebel |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 22, 1920 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
