Case Number: 5127
Shelton, Louise - Age 24 (Col.) Shot to death at 3338 State St., flat 323 where she had been living with James Alexander, who killed her in a fit of jealousy. 4/25 Alexander was held by the Coroner. 5th Pct. 6/7/17 - 17 years in Joliet Pen. - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 23, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 23, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3338 State st |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | flat 323 where vic and def were living |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Jealousy, fight, quarrel over woman, man |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | flat 323 where vic and def were living |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Shelton, Louise |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
Defendant
| Name | Alexander, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 25, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 7, 1917 |
| Length of Sentence | 17 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
