Case Number: 3134
Benz, Joseph - Age 35 - Throat cut at 23 N. Sangamon St. during an altercation with one Louis Cesvar, alias Campa, who was held by the Coroner 3/23/20 - 7/9/20 - to Joliet Pen - Scanlon.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 16, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 16, 1920 |
| Address | 23 N. Sangamon St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Benz, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Cesvar, Louis; alias Campa |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 23, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Scanlon |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 9, 1920 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
