Case Number: 3811
Hensgow, Ike, 30 years, Shot dead at 21st St. & Wabash Ave., by James Franche, alias "Duffy the Goat." 3rd Prct. 4/13/14 Franche and Kitty Fitzgibbons, alias Farrell alias Fritz, arrested. 4/15/14 Franche indicted and on 4/16 turned over to Sheriff. 9/4/15 Franche acquitted - 2nd trial - Barrett. Franche was found guilty on 11/20/14 and sentenced to hang. 9/4/15 - Acq. - Barrett.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 8, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 8, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 21st St. and Wabash Ave. |
| 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 |
| Characteristics | shot dead |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Organized Crime Indicators | def. Nicknamed " Duffy the Goat" |
| Related to Organized Crime | Other |
Victim
| Name | Hensgow, Ike |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Franche, James, "Duffy the Goa |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Apr-14 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Barrett |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 15, 1914 |
| Date of Sentence | November 20, 1914 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Post Trial Information | Other |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
