Case Number: 5591
Wyatt, Eva - Age 33 - Fatally shot 11/14/20 at home, 12 E. Walton Place, by Herbert Conkright, who, on 11/18/20, was held by the Coroner. Motive - jealousy. 28 Pct. 3/28/21 - 18 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Friend.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 14, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 14, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 12 E. Walton Pl. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Jealousy, fight, quarrel over woman, man |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Wyatt, Eva |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Conkright, Herbert |
|---|---|
| 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 | November 18, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Friend |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 28, 1921 |
| Length of Sentence | 18 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
