Case Number: 5264
Tierney, Thomas - 36 ys. - Stabbed to death at 4533 Evanston Av. by Grant Rideout (col.) who was arrested. 42 Pct. 9/20/11 held by Coroner. 2/24/12 - 14 yrs. Joliet - Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 19, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 19, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4533 Evanston |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 4533 Evanston |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 4533 Evanston |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Tierney, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Rideout, Grant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 42 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Sep-11 |
| 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 | September 20, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Sullivan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 24, 1912 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
