Case Number: 4076
Kann, David C. 34 yrs. fatally shot 11556 Yale Ave. by Luther E. Sweeney who was arrested and held by Coroner 3/26/13. 1st Pct. 10/25/13 Joliet - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 25, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 25, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 11556 Yuale |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 11556 Yale |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 11556 Yale |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kann, David C |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
Defendant
| Name | Sweeney, Luther |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Mar-13 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 26, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | McDonald |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 25, 1913 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
