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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
Defendant
| Name | Johnican, Lampton |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
