Case Number: 5515
Webster, Sam - Age 45 (col.) - Stabbed to death at Hayes Hotel, 6345 University Ave., during quarrel over card game, by Ges. Jones, col., who on Oct. 9th was held by the Coroner. 12th Pct. 3/30/17 to Joliet Pen. - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 7, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 7, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 6345 University Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Hayes Hotel |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Jealousy, fight, quarrel over woman, man |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Hayes Hotel |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Hotel, rooming house, boarding house room |
Victim
| Name | Webster, Sam |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Jones, Ges. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 9-Oct-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 30, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
