Case Number: 4938

Roberts, F.E. - Age 61 - Fatally assaulted Oct. 1st at northeast corner of Van Buren St. & Racine Ave., when he attempted to act as peacemaker in a quarrel. On 11/20 John Beatty was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 4/7/20 - Stricken off - Lewis. 4/16/20 - Stricken off - Lewis.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 19, 1918
Date of Death October 1, 1918
Time Between Offense and Death Longer than 1 week
Address Northeast corner of Van Buren St. and Racine Ave.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description N.E. corner of Van Buren St. and Racine Ave.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Dispute over money or property, quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location N.E. corner of Van Buren St. and Racine Ave.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Roberts, F.E.
Age 61 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Beatty, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 21
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision November 20, 1918
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Trial Judge Lewis
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence April 16, 1920
Number of Times Case Stricken Off 2
Outcome of Trial Stricken off

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