Case Number: 4900
Rossi, Charles - Age 34 - Found shot to death at home, 1139 Van Buren St. with 5 gun shot wounds - Pasquale Grande, alias Patsey Grundy, roommate, arrested and confessed and on 12/27/15 held by Coroner - 27 Pct. 7/15/16 - 14 years Joliet Pen. - Turney.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 26, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 26, 1915 |
| Address | 1139 Van Buren St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | At home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Rossi, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Lovers |
Defendant
| Name | Grande, Pasquale, alias Grundy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Lovers |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 27-Dec-15 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 27, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Turney |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 15, 1916 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
