Case Number: 10133
Hennell, Robt. � Age 12 � Deceased and Jerome Boyd were struck and instantly killed and Leroy Rousseau fatally injured, dying 5/19/29, by an automobile at 55th and Kimbark Ave. driven by Wm. Sweeney, accompanied by Frank O�Dee, both of whom were drunk. They had stolen the machine. Sweeney was held by the Coroner for manslaughter and O�Dee for accessory to manslaughter, and John Nelson, who sold them gin before they stole the car was held for accessory to murder, in each case. 6 Dist. 7/3/29 � Nelson and O�Dee cases Nolle Prossed � Miller. 7/2/29 � Sweeney to Joliet Pen. � Miller.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 17, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 17, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 55th & Kimbark Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at 55th & Kimbark Ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 3 |
| Location | at 55th & Kimbark Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Hennel, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Sweeney, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Miller |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 2, 1929 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
