Case Number: 5226
Schofield, Harry - Age 30 - Stabbed to death at 3232 Warren Ave. by one John Burns, during a quarrel. Burns was arrested and on 3/29/20 held by the Coroner. 22 Pct. 3/19/27 - to Joliet Pen. - Gridley. 12/30/27 Reversed by Supreme Court - Scanlon. 9/26/27 - Reinstated - Brothers. 10/19/27 - s/o - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 27, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 27, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3232 Warren ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 3232 Warren ave |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3232 Warren ave |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Schofield, Harry |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Burns, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| 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 | March 29, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Gridley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 19, 1927 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
