Case Number: 36
Atkins, Benjamin, killed, assaulted with fists, California Av. and Van Buren St., by Dennis D. McCarthy, who was chastising his little boy and was remonstrated with by Atkins. McCarthy was arrested, 29th Prect., and sentenced Jan. 18, 1902, by Judge Ball, to indefinite term in Joliet Pen.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 23, 1901 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 23, 1901 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | California Av. And Van Buren st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with fists or feet |
| Weapon | Assaulted with fists |
| Motive | Victim remonstrated with by decendant |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Atkins, Benjamin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a person outside family |
Defendant
| Name | McCarthy, Dennis D. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-May-01 |
| Location of Arrest | 29th Prect. |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Ball |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 18, 1902 |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
