Case Number: 3344

Depotie, Joseph. 58 ys. old. Shot dead at 5216 Loomis St. by his nephew Albert Myron who was arrested. 20 prect. Held by Coroner 9/11/11. 2/13/12 - 14 yr. Joliet - McKinley.



Circumstances

Date of Offense September 9, 1911
Date of Death September 9, 1911
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 5216 Loomis st.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description 5216 Loomis st.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Family quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 5216 Loomis st.
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Depotie, Joseph
Age 23 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Italian
Related by Blood or Marriage Other blood relationship

Defendant

Name Myron, Albert
Gender Male
Ethnicity Italian
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Other blood relationship

Police

Precinct 18
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Yes
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Less than 1 day
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision September 11, 1911
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge McKinley
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence February 13, 1912
Length of Sentence 14 years
Outcome of Trial Guilty, unspecified offense
Sentenced to Joliet, Stateville