Case Number: 3137

Bryan, Wm. C. - Age 48 - Found shot to death in Room 1619 First National Bank Bldg. J. Ellsworth Griffin who also was found wandering around in alcoholic stupor confessed to having killed him during a quarrel over some business affairs. On Apr. 17th Griffin was held by the Coroner. 1st Prect. 10/6/20 Committed to Kankakee State Hosp. - Pam. 2/23/21 - Acquitted - Dever.


Circumstances

Date of Offense April 12, 1920
Date of Death April 12, 1920
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description Room 1619 First National Bank Building
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Dispute over money or property, quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location Room 1619 First National Bank Building
Type of Business Other place of business
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional auto

Victim

Name Bryan, Wm. C
Age 48 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Griffin, J. Ellsworth
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 1
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision April 17, 1920
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge Dever
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence February 23, 1921
Outcome of Trial Acquitted

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