Case Number: 5240
Sowel, Peter - Age 29 - Col. - Fatally shot 10/10/20 at 4921 Federal St. by Joseph Garlina, alias Fabina, who, on 10/26/20 was held by the Coroner. Sowel came to the latter's home and began throwing household articles around causing a general disturbance and Garlina shot him. 4 Pct. 4/7/21 - to Joliet Pen. - Foell.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 10, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 10, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 4921 Federal st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 4921 Federal st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 4921 Federal st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Sowel, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Garlina, Joseph alias Fabina |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 26, 1920 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Foell |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 7, 1921 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
