Case Number: 5299
Tartinger, John - Age 30 - Shot to death in saloon at 4466 Fifth Ave. when he resisted holdup men who had robbed the place. 5/1/16 John Kemp, alias Chas. Washington and Arthur Hood, alias Clifford Johnes held by Judge Courtney to G.J. without bail. 19 Pct. 1/13/17 - Hood to Joliet Pen. for life term and Kemp 25 years Joliet Pen. - Pam.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 6, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 6, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4466 Fifth Av. A saloon |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon @ 4466 Fifth Av. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | shot |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death while resisting a robbery |
| Motive | victim shot during a robbery |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon @ 4466 Fifth Av. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Tartinger, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Defendant
| Name | Hood, Arthur alias Cliff Jones |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-Apr-16 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 13, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Courtney |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of felony murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
