Case Number: 8869
Ryan, Edward - Age 45 - Fatally injured 8/29/25 at 74th and Halsted Sts., when struck by a speeding auto which was abandoned two blocks away by the driver who escaped. On 9/1/25 Joseph Weibel was established as both owner and driver of the machine and was held by the Coroner. 1/30/26 - to Joliet Pen. - Rush.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 29, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 31, 1925 |
| Address | 74th & Halsted |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | @ 75th & Halsted ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | @ 75th & Halsted ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Ryan, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Weibel, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | Other |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Sep-25 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 15, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Rush |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 30, 1926 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
