Case Number: 10243
Jones, Oscar - Age 31 - Colored - Deceased and Peter Moss were fatally shot at 7:35 PM, 2/14/29, by Arthur Lee, colored, in the latter�s moonshine flat, 2nd fl., 519 E. 37th St., when they came to the assistance of Mrs. Lee whose husband beat her when she woundn�t produce some money he had made on the sale of moonshine. On 3/6/29 Lee was held by the coroner. 4 Dist. 4/16/29 - 20 years Joliet Pen. - J. Sullivan. Same in Moss case.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 14, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 14, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 519 E. 37th St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in moonshine flat of defendant, 2nd fl., 519 E. 37 |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | domestic violence related |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | in moonshine flat of defendant, 2nd fl., 519 E. 37 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | vic killed in attempt to aid def wife |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Jones, Oscar |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a person outside family |
Defendant
| Name | Lee, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 6-Mar-29 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 6, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Sullivan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 16, 1929 |
| Length of Sentence | 20 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
