Case Number: 5161
Schanklin, Ellia, Age 47 - Am. - Fatally shot May 4th at Wood St. and Carroll Ave. during an argument with Douglas Owens, who on May 9th was held by the Coroner. 22nd Pct. 8/2/18 - to Joliet Pen. - McGoorty.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 4, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 4, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Wood st. & Carroll Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Wood st. & Carroll ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Wood st. & Carroll ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Sahanklin, Ellia |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Lovers |
Defendant
| Name | Owens, Douglas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Lovers |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 9, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | McGoorty |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | August 2, 1918 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
