Case Number: 4912
Randolph, Robert - Age 40 - (col.) - Fatally shot 9/23/16 at 47th & Dearborn Sts., by Will Carter who on 9/25/16 was held by the Coroner. 11th Pct. 1/19/17 Life term Joliet Pen. - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 23, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 23, 1916 |
| Address | 47th St. / Dearborn St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | At 47th St. / Dearborn St. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Fatally shot |
| Motive | Fatally shot |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At 47th St. / Dearborn St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Randolph, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Carter, Will |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Sep-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 25, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 19, 1917 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
