Case Number: 4330
Loberg, Paul - Age 39 - Shot to death in his jewelry store, 2556 Milwaukee Ave., by two unknown men who killed him when he resisted being robbed. Assailants escaped. 25 Pct. 1/27/21 John Deuben and August Benson arrested and indicted. 4/23/21 - both - s/o - McDonald. 11/10/22 Edward Crouk and Joseph Shean arrested and turned over to the Sheriff on indictement 11/24/21. 4/2/22 Shean to Joliet Pen. for life - McKinley. 4/3/22 Crouk to Joliet Pen. for 20 years. - McKinley.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 22, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 22, 1920 |
| Address | 2556 Milwaukee ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | jewelry store |
| 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 | killed when resisted robbery |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | jewelry store |
| Number of Defendants | 4 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Loberg, Paul |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Crouk, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Nov-21 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | McKinley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 2, 1922 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
