Case Number: 4710
Patrulas, Wm. 27 yrs. Fatally assaulted & died May 26th on a Blue Island Ave. Car at Washburn Ave. by Wm. Beyers the Motorman, who struck him with Controller. Held by Coroner 6/15/12 for Manslaughter. 21 Pct. 12-3-18 - Acquitted - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 26, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 26, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Washburn Ave. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | Blue Island Ave. Carat Washburn Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Blue Island Ave. Carat Washburn Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Patrulas, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Beyers, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, wagon driver |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 15, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McDonald |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 3, 1918 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
