Case Number: 3500
Ellis, Mrs. Wm. C. 40 yrs., murdered by her husband Wm. C. Ellis in sherman Hotel. Ellis held by Coroner 10/17/13. 1st Pct. 3/14/14 Ellis to Joliet 15 yrs. Petit.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 16, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 16, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Sherman Hotel |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Sherman Hotel |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Ellis, Mrs. William |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Ellis, William C |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 17-Oct-13 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 17, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 14, 1914 |
| Length of Sentence | 15 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
