Case Number: 4774
Pleva, Kate - Age 29 - Shot to death in rear of her home 925 - Will St., by her husband Barney who attempted suicide but recovered and on 7/6 was held by the Coroner. 32nd Pct. 3/11/18 - 14 years Joliet Pen. - Sabath.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 2, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 2, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 925 Will |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in rear of her home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of her home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Pleva, Kate |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Pleva, Barney |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 6, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Sabath |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 11, 1918 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
