Case Number: 5561

Wilkins, George L - Age 45 - Fatally shot July 30 in front of 3825 Rhodes Ave., by John Washington, who, on 9/3 was held by the Coroner together with Willis Powell and Spurgeon Anthony, for murder. 3 Pct. 12/16/19 - Pwell and Anthony acquitted - Crowe. 12/27/19 - 20 years in Joliet Pen. - Crowe on Washington. [RACE RIOT] July 31 Ward, John - See Below.


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 30, 1919
Date of Death July 30, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 3825 Rhodes ave.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description in front of
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Race riot
Total Number of Victims 1
Civil Unrest race riot
Location in front of
Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest Yes
Type of Civil Unrest Race Riot
Type of Manslaughter Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.)
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Wilkins, George L.
Age 45 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Washington, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Precinct 11
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 3

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision September 3, 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 December 27, 1919
Length of Sentence 20 years
Sentenced to Joliet, Stateville

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