Case Number: 4736
Pearson, Alfred - 35 yrs. - Fatally assaulted (fists) in front of 218 Ontario St., by Robert Weaver, (Col.) who on 9/2/14 was held by the Coroner together with Carrie Butler (Col.) and Bert Clark (Col.) as accessories. 38th Pct. Sept. 1914 No bill on Clark & Butler. 3/15/15 Clark & Butler Nolled - Weaver to Joliet Pen. - Dever.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 26, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 26, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 218 Ontario St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 218 Ontario St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 218 Ontario St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Pearson, Alfred |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Weaver, Robert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 2, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Dever |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 15, 1915 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for non-homicide offense (includes assault with intent to kill) |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
