Case Number: 4012
Jenkins, Thomas - Age 31 - (Col.) - Fatally shot during an argument over a card game, in basement at 1155 Wilson Ave., by LeRoy Curley, who on 5/26 was held by the Coroner. 42nd Pct. 2/8/18 Life term in Joliet Pen. - Hopkins.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 26, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 26, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1155 Wilson Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | basement at 1155 Wilson Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | basement at 1155 Wilson Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Common area of apartment building/complex |
Victim
| Name | Jenkins, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Curley, LeRoy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 42 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-May-17 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 26, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Hopkins |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 8, 1918 |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
