Case Number: 4222
LaForer, Samuel. 34 yrs. "Col." Found shot to death 79th St. and Michigan Ave. Ollie Scott and Julia LeFree arrested and held by Coroner 9/3/13. 13 Pct. 1-27-14 Scott sent to Joliet 20 yrs. 2/14/14 Jolia LeFree to Joliet for manslaughter . McDonald. 3/18/14 charges of murder and accy. to murder str. off - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 25, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 25, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 79th & Michigan Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Park |
| Location Description | found at 79th St. & Michigan Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | found at 79th St. & Michigan Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | LaFarer, Samuel "Col." |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Scott, Ollie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 3-Sep-13 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 3, 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 | January 27, 1914 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
