Case Number: 5042

Sephus, Henry, alias "Big Sam" 39 yrs. "Col." Shot dead basement 3939 W. 12 St. by Jos. Campbell who was held by Coroner 11/14/13 - 26 Pct. 2-6-14 Campbell to Joliet for manslaughter - Burke.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 10, 1913
Date of Death November 10, 1913
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 3939 W. 12th st.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description basement
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location basement
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Sephus, Henry; alias Big Sam
Age 39 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Campbell, Jos.
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, eastern european
Race White

Police

Precinct 25
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision November 14, 1913
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge Burke
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence February 6, 1914
Outcome of Trial Guilty of manslaughter
Sentenced to Joliet, Stateville

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