Case Number: 4359
Mathews, Willard "Col." 33 yrs. Shot dead 6223 Ada St. on Apr. 14 supposed by Chas. Britten, "Col.", who escaped. 17 Prect. Chas. Britten, alias Chas Officer, brought back from Madisonville, Ky - Held by Coroner 5/3/12. 9/25/12 Joliet - Windes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 14, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 14, 1912 |
| Address | 6223 Ada st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Mathews, Willard |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Britten, Chas. "Chas Officer" |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 3-May-12 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Wildes |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 25, 1917 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
