Case Number: 3966
Jarrett, Corde "Col." 16 yrs. Shot dead 3208 Dearborn St. by Thomas Brake "Col." who .was arrested and held by Coroner 12/5/12 - 5 Pct. 6/7/13 - 14 yr. Joliet - Burke.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 1, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 1, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3208 Dearborn St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 3208 Dearborn St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3208 Dearborn St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | O'Corde, Jarrett |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Brake, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Dec-12 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 5, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Burke |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 7, 1913 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
