Case Number: 4666
Osborne, Joseph - Age 78 - hermit beaten and tortured to death in his hovel at 7618 Chauncey Ave., Grand X. Joseph Marek and Chas. McWitham both age 16 yrs., arrested and confessed and on 11/2/15 held by the Coroner. 13th Pct. 4/8/16 Marek & McWitham to Joliet Pen. for 14 years each - Thomson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 20, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 20, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 7618 Chauncey Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Hovel |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Hovel |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Osborne, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 78 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Marek, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 2-Nov-15 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 2, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Thomson |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 8, 1916 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
