Case Number: 5410
Vacek, Joseph - 54 yrs. - Shot dead in his home 2629 So. Hamlen Ave. by his son Joseph, Jr. 17 yrs., who confessed. 25 Pct. Held by Coroner 8/5/11. 3/2/12 - 25 yrs. Joliet - McKinley.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 4, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 4, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2629 S. Harlem Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in his home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Vacek, Jospeh |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Vacek, Jospeh Jr. |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| 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 | August 5, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McKinley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 2, 1912 |
| Length of Sentence | 25 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
