Case Number: 4559
McNeir, Joseph. 38 yrs. Shot dead Enright & Thompsons Saloon 768 W. Van Buren St. by Thomas Halley , Hawley, who escaped. 27 Pct. 7/29/12 Hawley arrested and held by Coroner 7/30/12. 1/24/13 - 25 yrs. Joliet - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 21, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 21, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 768 W. Van Buren St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Enrilht & Thompsons Saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Enrilht & Thompsons Saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | McNeir, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Hawley, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Jul-12 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 30, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 14, 1913 |
| Length of Sentence | 25 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
