Case Number: 10281
Jose, Mike � Age 38 � Shot to death at about 1AM, 6/2/30, in 3rd fl., rear of 717 W. Grand Ave., and thrown out of the window into the alley after being wrapped in burlap. The case was a mystery until the arrest and confession of Jim Grego and Chas. Switzer, of that address, on 6/24/30. The three had been drinking and playing cards adn an argument started when Jose wanted to borrow some money from Grego. 6/30 both held on Cor. Mitt. 29 Dist. 9/15/30 Grego to Joliet Pen. � David. 9/15/30 � Switzer to Joliet Pen. 1 to 2 yrs. � David.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 2, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 2, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 717 W. Grand Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 3rd Fl, rear of 717 W. Grand Ave. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death, wrapped in burlap, thrown out of wi |
| Motive | didn't want to lend money |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3rd Fl, rear of 717 W. Grand Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim's friend or relative |
Victim
| Name | Jose, Mike |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
Defendant
| Name | Switzer, Chas. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Jun-30 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 30, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | David |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 15, 1930 |
| Length of Sentence | 2 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
