Case Number: 5046
Spillane, Thos. R. 32 yrs. Fatally shot Dec. 7 at Clinton & Harrison Sts. by Archie Carroll a watchman with whom he had some trouble. Carroll held by Coroner 12/10/13 - 27 Pct. 7/11/14 to Joliet Pen. chge manslaughter - Judge Brentano.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 7, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 7, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | Clinton and Harrison sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Spillane, Thos. R. |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Carroll, Archie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 10, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 11, 1914 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
