Case Number: 5548
Wrigth, Emma - Age 23 - Col. - Shot to death in basement of 3427 Vernon Ave. by her husband Andrew, who, on 4/25, was held by the Coroner. 3 Pct. 6/12/19. - 20 years in Joliet Pen. - Guerin.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 23, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 23, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3427 Vernon ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in basement |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in basement |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Wright, Emma |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Wright, Andrew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 25, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Guerin |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 12, 1919 |
| Length of Sentence | 20 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
