Case Number: 4602
Nicholas, John, 27 yrs. Fatally stabbed Fulton & Peoria Sts. by Mary Wilson, alias Russell "Col." who was held to G.J. by Coroner. 5/1/13. 27 Pct. 8/26/13 - Joliet - Windes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 27, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 27, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Fulton & Peoria St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Fulton & Peoria St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Fulton & Peoria St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Nicholas, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Wilson, Mary, "Russell" |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 27-Apr-13 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 1, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | August 26, 1913 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
