Case Number: 296
Bell, Sarah. 20 ys. old. Shot dead at 13 Solow Pl. by Herman Bell, her uncle, who was arrested. 21 pct. Held by Cor Jury 8/6/09. 11/15/09 - 20 yrs. Joliet - Brentano.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 4, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 4, 1906 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 13 Solow Pl. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 13 Solow Pl. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | Shot by her uncle |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 13 Solow Pl. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Bell, Sarah |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Bell, Herman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-Aug-09 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 6, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 15, 1909 |
| Length of Sentence | 20 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
