Case Number: 4291
Lavin, Patrick - Age 52 - Shot to death in rear of New Terminal Bldg. of C.J. R.R. at 39th & Canal Sts. Lavin, who was a lieutenant of R.R. watchmen was shot by a brother watchman Dennis Anderson whom he caught with several men burglarizing a freight car. On 11/3 Anderson, Emil Farble, Wm. Clerkins and John Connors held by the Coroner. 19th Pct. Nov. 1917 No bills on Connors & Farble. 5/2/18 - Anderson sentenced to hang 6/14/18 - Hopkins. 5/23/18 - Clerkins - s/o Hopkins. 9/19/18 - Anderson hanged at County Jail.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 29, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 29, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 39th and canal st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | rear of new terminal bldg. Of C.J.R.R. at 39th and |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | shot to death |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | defendants caught by watchman while burglarizing f |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of new terminal bldg. Of C.J.R.R. at 39th and |
| Number of Defendants | 4 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Transportation facility |
Victim
| Name | levin, patrick |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic labor |
Defendant
| Name | Anderson, Dennis |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 3-Nov-17 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 3, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| 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 | May 2, 1918 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
