Case Number: 10202
Hughes, Juanita � Age 23 � Colored � Stabbed to death at 4:50 PM, 11/7/30, in front of 4531 Indiana Ave., by another prostitute, Josephine Bennett, a former friend with whom she had had some trouble over the theft of some clothing by another woman, a relative of deceased. Juanita, unarmed, attempted to run away and was pursued by Josephine who repeatedly struck at her with a knife. On 11/8/30 Josephine Bennett was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 12/12/30 to Joliet Pen. � David.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 7, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 7, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4531 Indiana Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In front of 4531 Indiana Ave |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | victim tried to run away but was pursued by defend |
| Method of Killing | Other stabbing, stabbing unspecified |
| Weapon | Stabbed to death |
| Motive | Quarrel over theft of clothes |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | In front of 4531 Indiana Ave |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Hughes, Juanita |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupation/ Skill | Prostitute/street walker |
Defendant
| Name | Bennett, Josephine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Prostitute |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Nov-30 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 8, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | David |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 12, 1930 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
