Case Number: 5558
Wilkinson, Jannet - Age 6 - Choked to death and body hidden under coal in basement of 114 E. Superior St., by Thomas Fitzgerald, who, on 7/28 was held by the Coroner. 28 Pct. 9/23/19 - Sentenced to hang 10/17/19 - Crowe. 10/17/19 - Hanged at County Jail.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | July 27, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 E. Superior st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in basement |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | choked |
| Method of Killing | Other beating |
| Weapon | choked to death |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in basement |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Wilkinson, Janet |
|---|---|
| Age | 6 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Fitzgerald, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 28, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Crowe |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 23, 1919 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
