Case Number: 3322
Cobb, Herbert - Age 37 - Colored - Shot to death in poolroom, 203 Kensington Ave., during a quarrel with several colored men. On 4/26/20 Winfield Bennett and Emmet Lee were held by the Coroner. 10 Pct. 11/3/20 Bennett to Joliet Pen. for 14 years. Lee Nolle Prossed - Pam.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 24, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 24, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 203 Kensington Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in poolroom, 203 Kensington Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in poolroom, 203 Kensington Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Cobb, Herbert |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Bennett, Winfield |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-May-30 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 26, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Pam |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 3, 1920 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
