Case Number: 4536
Mills, William A. - Age 40 - Owner of Crawford Theatre, Crawford Ave., and Madison St., by one of two men who entered box office with intent to rob. On 3/16/20 Edward Brisbane who held by Coroner for murder and Robt. G. Carter was held as accessory after having confessed to the crime. 20 Pct. 5/24/20 Brisbane to hang 6/18/20 and Carter to Joliet Pen. for life - Scanlon. 12/28/20 Brisbane sentence confirmed by Supreme Court. - McDonald. 2/11/21 - Brisbane hanged in County Jail.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | March 11, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Mills, William A. |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
