Case Number: 4327
Lynette, John - Age 30 - Shot to death in delicatessen store at 2454 W. Harrison St., during an altercation with the owner, Joseph E. Rodriguez, who, on 1/26/21 - Acquitted - Pam.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 3, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 3, 1920 |
| Address | 2454 W. Harrison st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | delicatessen |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | delicatessen |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Lynette, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Rodriguez, Joseph E. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Store or shop |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Pam |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 26, 1921 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
