Case Number: 5330
Thompson, Ges. Age 30 - (Col.) Stabbed to death in saloon at 3200 So. State St. during altercation with Lampton Johnican, who, on 11/25 was held by the Coroner. 3rd Pct. 5/10/19 - to Joliet Pen. - Brentano.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | November 23, 1918 |
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Date of Death | November 23, 1918 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 3200 S. State |
Type of Location | Place of business |
Location Description | in a saloon @ 3200 S. State |
Type of Death | Manslaughter |
Description | Bar room brawl |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | in a saloon @ 3200 S. State |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
Name | Thompson, Ges. |
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Age | 30 years |
Gender | Male |
Race | Other |
Defendant
Name | Johnican, Lampton |
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Gender | Male |
Police
Precinct | 13 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Nov-18 |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | May 10, 1919 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
Trial Judge | Brentano |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Jury Verdict | Yes |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |