Case Number: 4221

Lawlis, William, 36 yrs. Fatally shot July 19th in rear of 819 W. 14th St. by Wm. Haulon who was held by Coroner 7/22/13. 21 Pct. 9-25-13 - Joliet - Tuthill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 19, 1913
Date of Death July 21, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 819 W. 14th St.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description in rear of 819 W. 14th St.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in rear of 819 W. 14th St.
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Lawlis, William
Age 36 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Haulon, William
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision July 22, 1913
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Trial Judge Tuthill
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence September 25, 1913
Sentenced to Joliet, Stateville

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