Case Number: 3965
Jacob, Hyman 52 yrs. Shot dead 3508 W. 12 Place by Charles S. Simmons who was arrested. 26 Pct. Held by Coroner Nov. 18, 1912 - 4/20/14 Sentenced to 1 yr. to life in Pen. for manslaughter. - Kersten. 10/1/15 to Joliet Pen. - Holdom in Appelate Court - 11/1/16 Reversed for Remanded by Supreme Court - Fitch. 5/31/17 nolle prossed - Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 10, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 10, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3508 W. 12th Place |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | 3508 W. 12th Place |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3508 W. 12th Place |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hyman, Jacob |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Simmons, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 26 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Nov-12 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 18, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 20, 1914 |
| Length of Sentence | Indeterminate sentence |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
