Case Number: 3970
Jackson, James, "Col." 35 yrs. shot dead saloon 2401 S. State St. by his wife Louise Jackson, held by Coroner 3/27/13. 4 Pct. 10-4-13 14 yr. Joliet - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 26, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 26, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2401 S. State St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Jackson, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Jackson, Louise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Mar-13 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 27, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McDonald |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 4, 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 |
