Case Number: 3440
Daris, Mrs. Emma - Age 24 - Col. Throat cut at 124 E. 41 St., 3rd flat by her husband Charles who attempted suicide but recovered and on Apr. 9 was held by the Coroner. 6/18/18 - 14 years in Joliet Pen. - Sullivan. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 17, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 17, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 124 E. 41st ST |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 3rd Flat |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3rd Flat |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Daris, Emna |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Charles Daris |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 17-Mar-18 |
| 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 | April 9, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Sullivan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 18, 1918 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
