Case Number: 5158
Sommerville, Adam - Age 25 - Col. - Fatally shot apr. 6th in saloon at 1664 Madison St., by two men. On Apr. 12th Joseph Todd was held by the Coroner for Murder and William McDonald as accessory. Both men also held for killing K. Kostalatos. 22nd Pct. 7/2/18 - Todd to Joliet Pen. - 28 years (1) - Hopkins.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 6, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 7, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 1664 Madison st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon at 1664 Madison st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon at 1664 Madison st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Sommerville, Adam |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Todd, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Hopkins |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 2, 1918 |
| Length of Sentence | 28 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
