Case Number: 5438
Varchetti, Tony - Age 47 - Shot to death in saloon at 709 Forquer St., by four holdup men. On Jan. 21st Tony Lopez, Sam Ferara, thomas Costanza and Joseph Costanza were held by the Coroner. 17 Prct. One Louis Spinola also indicted with above men. 6/1/20 Thos. & Joe Costanza Nolle Prossed - Scanlon. 7/2/20 Lopez, Ferara and Joe Costanza sentenced to hang 10/11/20 - Scanlon. 3/4/21 - Lopez - Ferara & Costanza cases affirmed by Spr. Ct. 4/15/21 Ferara & Joe Costanza hanged at the County Jail. 7/8/21 Lopez hanged in County Jail. 9/6/21 Spinola case s/o - Sullivan. 3/9/22 Reinstated - Fitch. 6/9/22 to Joliet Pen. for life - Fisher.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 15, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 15, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 709 Forquer st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | shot |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Varchetti, Tony |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Spinola, Louis |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 5 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 21, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Fitch |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 9, 1922 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
