Case Number: 5421
Vitrano, Dan - Age 22 - Shot to death at Taylor St. & Blue Island Ave., by Sam Marra who was captured after a chase and on 6/18/15 held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 12/11/15 to Joliet Pen. for life - Thomson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 12, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 12, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Taylor St. & Blue Island Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | shot |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death gun unspecified |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Vitrano, Dan |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Marra, Sam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Jun-15 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 18, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Thomas |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 11, 1915 |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
