Case Number: 445
Crowley, George, 26 years old, died in County Hospital. Shot at 9:30 P.M., Oct. 22, in Wm. McDonald's saloon, 2824 Archer Av., supposed by John Baily who was arrested. W.J. Sullivan, James White, and Andrew Seaman, Patrick Morrissey and Joseph Gaskin, alias Conlin were also arrested. 7th Prect. Baily held for murder and Gaskin and Wm. J. Sullivan and Gaskin as accessories by Coroner's Jury Nov. 15, 1905. Bailey sentenced to 28 years in Joliet Penitentiary. Feb. 26, by Judge Brentano.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 22, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 10, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2824 Archer Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Wm. McDonald's Saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Shot |
| Motive | Shot in saloon |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Wm. McDonald's Saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Crowley, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hosptial |
Defendant
| Name | Bailey, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Oct-10 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 6 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 15, 1905 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 26, 1906 |
| Length of Sentence | 28 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
