Case Number: 4766
Poppel, Tillie - Age 21 - Shot to death in hallway of 1466 W. Madison St., by James Pentis who attempted suicide, recovered, and on 11/10 was held by the Coroner. 28 Pct. 3/2/17 14 years Joliet Pen. - Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 30, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 30, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Madison st (1466 W) |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in hallway of 1466 W Madison |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in hallway of 1466 W Madison |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Pappel, Tillie |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Pentis, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 10, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Fitch |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 2, 1917 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
