Case Number: 5317
Tate, Wm. V. - Age 45 - Fatally shot, dying within an hour, on 2nd fl. of 1701 Crilly Court, by Eddie DeGroat, who escaped. 39th PCt. 12/9/19 DeGroat arrested and brought back from San Fran., Calif. - Turned over to Sheriff. 5/17/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Scanlon.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 3, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 3, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1701 Crilly ct. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 1701 Crilly ct. 2nd/fl. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other felony murder, e.g. arson |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1701 Crilly ct. 2nd/fl. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Other residence |
Victim
| Name | Tate, Wm V. |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | DeGroat, Eddie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Aug-17 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Years |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 17, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 17, 1920 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
