Case Number: 460
Chipatto, James, 26 yrs., died in County Hospital. Shot Jan. 19, in saloon 35 Miller St., by Samuel (Sarfing) Pesce, keeper, who escaped. 21st Prect. Arrested at Harvey, Ill., brought back and turned over to Sheriff, Oct. 10, 1907, under indictment . Acquitted by jury in Judge Windez' court, April 4, 1908.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 19, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 21, 1907 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 35 Miller St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Saloon |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Chiapatto, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Pesce, Samuel(Sarfing) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Aug-07 |
| Location of Arrest | Harvey, IL |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 4, 1908 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
