Case Number: 3978
Johnson, Rev. S.H. - Col. -35 yrs. - Fatally assaulted at S.W. corner of 32nd St. & Federal Ct. by Walter Williams who was arrested and on 5/13/14 held by Coroner - 5th. 11/14/14 Williams to Joliet Pen., charge of manslaughter - Judge Petit.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 22, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 22, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 32nd St. and Federal Ct. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | S.W. Corner |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | S.W. Corner |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Johnson, Sotto |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Defendant
| Name | Williams, Walter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-May-14 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Petit |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 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 |
