Case Number: 5494
White, John (col.) - Age 24 - Killed with hatchet, at 5548 Lake Park Ave., 3rd flat, by Lulu Lucas, col., who was arrested and on 5/7/15 held by the Coroner. 10th Pct. 9/9/15 14 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Burke.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 7, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 7, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5548 Lake Park ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 3rd flat |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3rd flat |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | White, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Lucas, Lulu |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| 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 | May 7, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Burke |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 9, 1915 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
