Case Number: 4932
Reetz, Frances A. - Age 33 - Fatally shot Jan. 7th on the 4th fl. of the Garland Bldg., by on J.J. Levy, who, on Jan. 16th was held by the Coroner. 1st Pct. 4/29/18 - 20 years Joliet Pen - Sabath.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 7, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 7, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | Garland Bldg. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | 4th floor of Garland Bldg. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 4th floor of Garland Bldg. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Reetz, Frances A. |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Levy, J. J. |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 16, 1918 |
|---|---|
| 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 | April 29, 1918 |
| Length of Sentence | 20 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
