Case Number: 3470
DeRosa, John - Age 37 - Fatally shot in front of his butcher shop 2218 Wentworth Ave., as he was lacking the front door, by one of two men, Frank and Phillipo Savengo. Phillipo was arrested and on 12/6/19 held by the Coroner as accessory to murder. Frank escaped. 15 Pct. 7/14/20 Phillip to Joliet Pen. - Scanlon. Frank indicted Jan. 1920 - 1/18/21 case stricken off - Gridley.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 11, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 11, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2218 wentworth |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Park |
| Location Description | in front of butcher shop at 2218 Wentworth Av |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of butcher shop at 2218 Wentworth Av |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | DeRosa, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Defendant
| Name | Savengo, Frank and Phillipo |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 6-Dec-19 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 16, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 14, 1920 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
