Case Number: 7797
Cantrell, Harold - Age 25 - Shot to death at 11:42 PM at the wheel of his cab, in front of 222 E. 42nd St. by Daniel Lynch, who robbed him (while drunk). On 8/23/26 Lynch was held by the Coroner. His roommate Paul Whitehead was also held as accessory after fact. 3 Dist. 12/30/26 Lynch given life in Joliet Pen. and Whitehead case nolled prossed - Hopkins.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 21, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 21, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 222 E. 42nd St. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | in victim's cab, parked at 222 E. 42nd St. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | D shot him at wheel of his cab after robbing him |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | robbery |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in victim's cab, parked at 222 E. 42nd St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Cantreu, Harold |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Lynch, Daniel |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 23, 1926 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Hopkins |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 30, 1926 |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
