Case Number: 3976
Jones, Peter A. 46 ys. "Col." fatally stabbed 4725 Dearborn St. by Esther Barlow Lee who was arrested and held by Coroner 11/10/13 - 11 Pct. 2/14/14 Ethel Barlow to Joliet for Manslaughter - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 8, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 8, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4725 Dearborn St. |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | 4725 Dearborn St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 4725 Dearborn St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Jones, Peter A. |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Lee, Ester |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Nov-13 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 10, 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 | February 14, 1914 |
| Length of Sentence | Indeterminate sentence |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
