Case Number: 6548
Moore, Minnie - Age 23 - colored - Stabbed to death in Dearborn St., just north of 31st St., by Joseph Gillum, who drew his knife on her husband, Charles, when they quarreled. Mrs. Moore stepped between them and was stabbed. On 5/1/22 Gillum was held by the Coroner. 2 Dist. 7/20/22 - 20 yrs. Joliet Pen. - J.J. Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 29, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 29, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Dearborn st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Dearborn st. (just north of 31st st.) |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Dearborn st. (just north of 31st st.) |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Moore, Minnie |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
Defendant
| Name | Gillum, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-Jun-22 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 20, 1922 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | 20 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
