Case Number: 5303
Terreberry, Ges. - Age 45 - Shot to death at his home 737 Madison St., by James E. McCullum, whom he had evicted from saloon at 931 Madison St., a short time previous. 6/24/16 McCullum held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 1/20/17 - 20 years Joliet Pen. - Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 23, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 23, 1916 |
| Address | 737 Madison @ home |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | @ a home 737 Madison |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | @ a home 737 Madison |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Terreberry, G. |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | McCullum, James E. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 27-Jul-16 |
| 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 | January 20, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | 1 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of felony murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
