Case Number: 98
Bush, Mrs. Kate, murdered, throat cut, home 2508 S. Park Av., by her husband, Mathew Bush, who was arrested and received a life sentence in Joliet Penitentiary.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 6, 1888 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 6, 1888 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2508 S. Park Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Bush, Mrs. Kate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Bush, Matthew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
