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Cases Involving Accidental Shootings

360 Cases Found:

Date of Offense: June 20, 1898

  • Victim Name: Armling, Mrs. George
  • DefendantName: Puman, Bruno
  • Address: Lexington st. and Sacramento Av.
  • Case Number: Lexington st. and Sacramento Av.
  • Case Description: Armling, Mrs. George, fatally shot, Lexington St. and Sacramento Av., by Bruno Puhan, burglar, who, in firing at Officer Henry Brown, of 24th Prect., who was pursuing him, wounded Karl F. Allen, a boy, and Mrs. Armling, who died in patrol wagon en route to County Hospital. Puhan was arrested, held without bail and sentenced, Dec. 7, 1898, to life imprisonment in Joliet Pen. He was taken to Joliet, Dec. 30 and hanged himself in Pen., March 10, 1899.

Date of Offense: May 20, 1910

  • Victim Name: Andeway, John
  • DefendantName: Wallace, Eugene
  • Address: Harrison near Sacramento Ave
  • Case Number: Harrison near Sacramento Ave
  • Case Description: Andeway John. 9 ys. Old. Accidentally killed front of John Erickson school Harrison near Sacramento av. by Eugene Wallace who was examining an old pistol when it exploded. 24 pct. Exonerated by Coroner 5/21/10.

Date of Offense: August 23, 1897

  • Victim Name: Brooder, Gustav
  • DefendantName: Boquist, Armore
  • Address: Chicago Ave & Sedgewick st.
  • Case Number: Chicago Ave & Sedgewick st.
  • Case Description: Brooder, Gustav, 10 years old, fatally shot, Chicago Av., and Sedgewick St., by Armore Boquist, who was arrested and discharged. Verdict: "accidental shooting."

Date of Offense: June 30, 1910

  • Victim Name: Lomano, Dominick
  • DefendantName: Scarlato, Frank
  • Address: 904 Townsend st.
  • Case Number: 904 Townsend st.
  • Case Description: Lomano, Dominick, 9 mos. Old. Fatally shto and his mother dangerously wounded June 29 at 904 Townsend St. by a stray bullet fired by Frank Scarlato who shot and killed Tony Gnoffa. Scarlato escaped. 38 pct. 10/5/27 Frank Scarlato was murdered in front 1024 Cambridge Av.

Date of Offense: July 30, 1905

  • Victim Name: Duber, Sophie
  • DefendantName: Michalek, Len
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Duber, Sophie, 11 yrs., died in St. Mary's Hospital. Shot July 30, while playing on street by stray bullet fired by Len Michalek, 18 years old, who was arrested, 33d Prect., and held by Coroner's Jury Aug. 9, 1905. Charge changed to assault to kill and sentenced Jan. 4, 1906, by Judge Clifford to three months in House of Correction.

Date of Offense: May 9, 1908

  • Victim Name: DePaul, Michael
  • DefendantName: Augone, Thomas
  • Address: 3819 LaSalle
  • Case Number: 3819 LaSalle
  • Case Description: DePaul, Michael. 20 ys. old. Shot dead at 3819 LaSalle St. by Thomas Augone who escaped. 6 prect. (Verdict of accidental death by coroner's jury.)

Date of Offense: November 16, 1909

  • Victim Name: Dorr, Richard
  • DefendantName: Dorr, Chris
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Dorr, Richard. 22 ys. old. Shot dead at 6121 Honor st. by his brother Chris (12 ys. old) who accidentally discharged a rifle. 17 pct. Exonerated by Coroner's Jury.

Date of Offense: July 2, 1899

  • Victim Name: Ellis, Willie
  • DefendantName: Duggan, James
  • Address: Blue Island, IL
  • Case Number: Blue Island, IL
  • Case Description: Ellis, Willie, 14 years old, died in Mercy Hospital from pistol shot wound received at a picnic at Blue Island, Ill. July 2, the shot being fired by James Duggan, who was engaged in a fight with Patrick Carroll, at whom he fired, striking young Ellis. Duggan was arrested and held without bail by Coroner's Jury. 7th Prect.

Date of Offense: March 19, 1909

  • Victim Name: Finn, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Officer Alexander Scott
  • Address: 26th & Canal sts.
  • Case Number: 26th & Canal sts.
  • Case Description: Finn, Joseph. 26 ys. old. Shot dead at 26th & Canal Sts. by officer Alexander Scott, 3 pct. Who ordered him to halt thinking he was Pickles Kilroy, wanted for robbery. Finn refused to stop and was shot. 3d pct. Scott was held to Grand Jury by Coroner 3/23/09. 11/15/10 Scott Acquitted - Barnes.

Date of Offense: September 23, 1901

  • Victim Name: Gunnis, Constantine
  • DefendantName: Cullerton, Richard; alias Dick
  • Address: 431 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 431 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Gunnis, Constantine, died at Samaritan Hospital. Shot Sept. 23, at 431 S. Clark St. by Richard Cullerton, alias, Dick Collins, who was arrested Sept. 27, by Off's. Bailey and O'Connell of Central, and was held on same date by Coroner's Jury. Aquitted in C.C. by jury on ground of accidental shooting.

Date of Offense: August 7, 1886

  • Victim Name: Hall, Wallace W.
  • DefendantName: Hall, Annie
  • Address: 4767 Wabash Ave
  • Case Number: 4767 Wabash Ave
  • Case Description: Hall, Wallace W., ex-U.S. detective, shot dead by his wife, Annie Hall, during quarrel at their house, 4767 Wabash Av. She was arrested and claimed that the weapon was accidentally discharged during a struggle for its possession. Harrison St.

Date of Offense: June 18, 1893

  • Victim Name: Horwich, Jacob
  • DefendantName: Smith, Peter M.
  • Address: Halsted & 15th sts.
  • Case Number: Halsted & 15th sts.
  • Case Description: Horwich, Jacob, 14 yrs., accidentally shot, fatal, at Halsted and 15th Sts., by Officer Peter M. Smith, of 21st Prect., who was firing at Henry, alias Joe Martin, a notorious thief, who was trying to escape. Off. Smith exonerated by Coroner's Jury, June 20th.

Date of Offense: June 1, 1894

  • Victim Name: Haines, Nellie
  • DefendantName: Haines, Emanuel
  • Address: 356 Indiana st.
  • Case Number: 356 Indiana st.
  • Case Description: Haines, Miss Nellie, fatally shot, 356 Indiana St., by her brother Emanuel, who was arrested and acquitted. "Accident."

Date of Offense: March 22, 1896

  • Victim Name: Hamilton, Lambert
  • DefendantName: Wm. McInerney
  • Address: none given
  • Case Number: none given
  • Case Description: Hamilton, Lambert, 18 yrs., shot dead by special officer Wm. McInerney, of the C.&A. R. R. near 23d Place. Hamilton was arrested by the officer and resisted and in the struggle the officer's revolver was discharged, killing Hamilton. McInerney was exonerated.

Date of Offense: April 19, 1899

  • Victim Name: Hogan, Alex C.
  • DefendantName: McLachlan, Donald
  • Address: 244 Ogden Ave
  • Case Number: 244 Ogden Ave
  • Case Description: Hogan, Alex C., 23 years old, fatally shot in bicycle store, 244 Ogden Av., by Donald McLachlan, who was handling a rifle and claimed that it was accidentally discharged. He was exonerated by the Coroner's Jury April 20.

Date of Offense: May 20, 1895

  • Victim Name: Joyce, Allen
  • DefendantName: Wells, Lulie or Lulu
  • Address: 505 State st.
  • Case Number: 505 State st.
  • Case Description: Joyce, Allen, colored, fatally shot, 505 State St., by Lulie Wells, who shot at a woman accidentally hit Joyce, who died in the County Hospital. Lulu Wells was acquitted in C.C. (Judge Neeley) July 3, 1895.

Date of Offense: July 25, 1908

  • Victim Name: Juorgsen, Earl
  • DefendantName: Juorgsen, May
  • Address: 42 N. California Ave.
  • Case Number: 42 N. California Ave.
  • Case Description: Juorgsen, Earl, 2 1/2 ys,. old, Accidentally shot July 25 at 42 N. California Av. by his mother May Juorgsen who was shotting at a man who had entered her home. Verdict of Coroner's Jury was "Accidental death." 29 pct.

Date of Offense: August 18, 1901

  • Victim Name: Kelly, Edward
  • DefendantName: Connors, Joseph
  • Address: none given
  • Case Number: none given
  • Case Description: Kelly, Edward, 17 years old, died in South Chicago Hospital. Shot, Aug. 18, by Joseph Connors, 19 years old, who claimed that he did not know that the revolver he pointed at Kelly was loaded. Held by Coroner's Jury, Aug. 20. "No bill" by Grand Jury, September term, 1901. 15th Prect.

Date of Offense: September 7, 1896

  • Victim Name: Linhart, James
  • DefendantName: Mahoney, Off. John
  • Address: 111 W. 16th st.
  • Case Number: 111 W. 16th st.
  • Case Description: Linhart, James, 5 years old, accidentally shot dead, 111 W. 16th St., by Officer John Mahoney, of the 21st Prect., who was struggling with prisoners. Mahoney exonerated.

Date of Offense: October 6, 1899

  • Victim Name: Lusk, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Susek, John
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Lusk, Joseph, 5 years old, fatally shot, supposed accidental, 23d Prect., by John Susek, who was arrested and held to C.C. Oct. 24, by Judge Tuthill in bonds of $800. Lusk died in County Hospital. Susek was found guilty of assault and fined $100 and costs, May 12, 1900, by Judge Waterman.

Date of Offense: April 12, 1902

  • Victim Name: Lowrey, Martin
  • DefendantName: Gallery, Off. M.J. of 19th Pre
  • Address: Rost st.& Wentworth Av.
  • Case Number: Rost st.& Wentworth Av.
  • Case Description: Lowrey, Martin, 21 years old, fatally shot, Rost St. and Wentworth Av., by Off. M.J. Gallery, of 19th Prect., who was attacked and beaten by a gang of hoodlums after making an arrest and fired into the crowd. Lowrey died at Mercy Hospital on the evening of April 13. Off. Gallery exonerated by Coroner's Jury April 24, 1902.

Date of Offense: July 23, 1907

  • Victim Name: Lauderbauer, Mennie
  • DefendantName: Lauderbauer, John
  • Address: 1336 W. 20th st.
  • Case Number: 1336 W. 20th st.
  • Case Description: Lauderbauer, Mennie, 47 years old, shot dead at 1336 W. 20th St. by her husband John who mistook her for a burglar. Ar. 23 pct. Exonerated by coroner's jury July 29, 07.

Date of Offense: November 26, 1907

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  • DefendantName: Tracey, Eddie
  • Address: 2190 W. North Av.
  • Case Number: 2190 W. North Av.
  • Case Description: Lundstrom, Franz. 7 ys. old. Shot dead at home 2190 W. North Av. by his 11 yr. old brother, Ranzor,. They were playing with a shot gun. 37 pct. Exonerated by coroner's jury.

Date of Offense: December 23, 1908

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  • DefendantName: Redmond, John
  • Address: 8012 Saganaw Av.
  • Case Number: 8012 Saganaw Av.
  • Case Description: Locke, Pearl, 3 ys. old. Shot dead at home 8012 Saganaw Av. by his mother who was playfully snapping an old revolver which she did not know was loaded. 15 pct.

Date of Offense: January 9, 1883

  • Victim Name: Mogel, John
  • DefendantName: Soergel, Peter
  • Address: Desplaines & Dekoven sts.
  • Case Number: Desplaines & Dekoven sts.
  • Case Description: Mogel, John, janitor of Bohemian Catholic Church, Desplaines and Dekoven Sts., shot dead at that place by Officer Peter Soergel, of W. 12th St. Station, who fired at a crowd who were assaulting him, accidentally hitting Mogel. Off. Seorgel was exonerated by Coroner's Jury, Jan. 10, 1883.

Date of Offense: November 4, 1895

  • Victim Name: Martin, Sidney
  • DefendantName: Stitcher, Peter
  • Address: 2934 Belmont Ave.
  • Case Number: 2934 Belmont Ave.
  • Case Description: Martin, Sidney, fatally shot, 2934 Belmont Av., by Peter Stichter, who was arrested. Martin was mistaken for a burglar.

Date of Offense: August 6, 1906

  • Victim Name: Mislewski, Mrs. Annie
  • DefendantName: Jarczykowski, Tony
  • Address: 165 W. Blackhawk st.
  • Case Number: 165 W. Blackhawk st.
  • Case Description: Mislewski, Mrs. Annie, 46 yrs., shot dead 165 W. Blackhawk St., by Tony Jarczykowski, who was firing a revolver to attract attention of police to a riot. He was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury Aug. 10, 1906. 33d Prect. No bill by Grand Jury, September, 1906.

Date of Offense: April 26, 1907

  • Victim Name: Makwoka, John
  • DefendantName: Meyers, Louis
  • Address: 4620 S. Ashland Av.
  • Case Number: 4620 S. Ashland Av.
  • Case Description: Makwoka, John, 26 ys. old. Shot dead at 4620 S. Ashland Av. by Louis Meyers, of same number where he forced open Meyers door thinking it his own home. Meyers arrested. 20 prect. Exonerated by Coroner's Jury.

Date of Offense: January 3, 1909

  • Victim Name: Matka, John
  • DefendantName: Witkowski, Julius
  • Address: 569 Noble st.
  • Case Number: 569 Noble st.
  • Case Description: Matka, John, 16 ys. old. Shot dead at 569 Noble St. by John Luboniski who was arrested. 33 pct. Coroner's verdict - Accidental shooting.

Date of Offense: November 4, 1908

  • Victim Name: McCune, Michael
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Madison and Sangamon sts.
  • Case Number: Madison and Sangamon sts.
  • Case Description: McCune, Michael, 52 ys. old. Struck by bullet Nov. 4 which was fired at an escaping prisoner by police officers of Madison and Sangamon Sts. 27 prect.

Date of Offense: October 26, 1897

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  • Address: 3542 Princeton Av.
  • Case Number: 3542 Princeton Av.
  • Case Description: Norman, William V., 49 years old, fatally shot, home 3542 Princeton Av., by his son Walter, 6 years old. Verdict, "accidental."

Date of Offense: May 3, 1903

  • Victim Name: Pallelo, Guiseppe
  • DefendantName: DeAngelo, Francesco
  • Address: 345 S. Jefferson st.
  • Case Number: 345 S. Jefferson st.
  • Case Description: Pallelo, Guiseppe, 21 yrs., shot dead in yard of 345 S. Jefferson St. by Francesco DeAngelo, a fellow roomer in above No. Occupants say that DeAngelo was showing a revolver, which was accidentally discharged. He escaped. 21st Prect. Arrested in Roden, Ill, and brought to Chicago June 4.

Date of Offense: September 10, 1905

  • Victim Name: Novak, Lawrence
  • DefendantName: Perischak, Mrs. Joseph
  • Address: 4554 Gross Av.
  • Case Number: 4554 Gross Av.
  • Case Description: Novak, Lawrence, 28 yrs., fatally shot, 4554 Grosse Av., by Mrs. Joseph Perischak, who was arrested, but claimed that the shooting was accidental. 20th Prect.

Date of Offense: July 30, 1907

  • Victim Name: Noyes, Henry C.
  • DefendantName: Wood, William
  • Address: 2852 Archer Av.
  • Case Number: 2852 Archer Av.
  • Case Description: Noyes, Henry C., 26 ys. old. Fatally shot July 30 - 07 at 2852 Archer Av. by William Wood who, when shooting at officer McCourt (7prect) hit Noyes. Wood was later shot and killed.

Date of Offense: May 17, 1910

  • Victim Name: Nufer, Edith
  • DefendantName: Menth, John
  • Address: 5926 S. Paulina st.
  • Case Number: 5926 S. Paulina st.
  • Case Description: Nufer, Edith, 19 ys. old. Accidentally killed at 5926 S. Paulina St. by John Menth who was cleaning a revolver which exploded. 17 prect. Menth arrested. Exonerated by Coroner.

Date of Offense: September 18, 1910

  • Victim Name: Nicholaison, Gustal
  • DefendantName: Weber, William
  • Address: 99th & Calumet River
  • Case Number: 99th & Calumet River
  • Case Description: Nicholaison, Gustal, 20 yrs., Shot dead 99th and Calumet River, by William Weber, while both were out hunting. 15 pct. Supposed accidental. Weber exonerated by Coroner's Jury.

Date of Offense: December 6, 1888

  • Victim Name: Olson, Mollie
  • DefendantName: Susan, George A.
  • Address: Van Buren st., near State
  • Case Number: Van Buren st., near State
  • Case Description: Olson, Mollie, fatally shot, Van Buren St., near State, by Officer George A. Suson, of the 2d Prect., who was pursuing and firing at an escaping burglar.

Date of Offense: February 3, 1897

  • Victim Name: Owens, Walter
  • DefendantName: Flaherty, John
  • Address: 3545 Lowe Av.
  • Case Number: 3545 Lowe Av.
  • Case Description: Owens, Walter, 17 years old, fatally shot, 3545 Lowe Av., by John Flaherty, who was arrested and subsequently discharged. "Accidental."

Date of Offense: July 4, 1908

  • Victim Name: Pzybylewska, Kate
  • DefendantName: Davit, John
  • Address: 579 Holt Ave.
  • Case Number: 579 Holt Ave.
  • Case Description: Pzybylewska, Kate, 30 ys. old. Fatally shot July 4-08 at 579 Holt Av. by a stray bullet fired by John Davit who was arrested, 33 pct. And held to Grand Jury by Coroner's Jury. Acquitted Dec. 11, 1908 (Judge Gibbons).

Date of Offense: August 31, 1887

  • Victim Name: Robinson, Philip Officer
  • DefendantName: Lam, Sing
  • Address: Sangamon st.
  • Case Number: Sangamon st.
  • Case Description: Robinson, Officer Philip, Desplaines St. Station, Fatally shot, Sangamon St. viaduct, by Sing Lam, a Chinaman, who was arrested and acquitted, he having fired on the supposition that the officer was one of a gang of hoodlums who had been abusing him.

Date of Offense: July 4, 1904

  • Victim Name: Reynolds, John
  • DefendantName: Apolodomas, David
  • Address: 4702 State st.
  • Case Number: 4702 State st.
  • Case Description: Reynolds, John, 44 years old, while sleeping in a barn in rear of 4702 State St., fatally shot by young men who were shooting at a target. Died same day in County Hospital. David Apolodemas, Cornelius Bunting, Nick Matres, Eugene Lowther, and Buntono and Mrs. Lena Pantases, arrested and held for manslaughter by Coroner's Jury. Apolodemas discharged by Grand Jury, July term, 1904.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1905

  • Victim Name: Rohiston, Samuel aka Rasmus
  • DefendantName: Austin, Frank
  • Address: 43rd & State st.
  • Case Number: 43rd & State st.
  • Case Description: Rohlston, [Rasmus] Samuel, 48 yrs., shot dead, 43d and State Sts., by Frank Austin, a newly appointed negro policeman, who fired into a crowd because someone shouted "scab" at the driver of one of A.M. Rothschild & Co's wagons which Austin was guarding. He was arrested . 11th Prect. Jury disagreed in Judge Kersten's court Sept. 13, 1905. Sentenced to Joliet Pen., Oct. 25, 1905, by Judge Tuley.

Date of Offense: September 21, 1910

  • Victim Name: Rudnek, August
  • DefendantName: Kline, Officer F.
  • Address: 1115 Frank St.
  • Case Number: 1115 Frank St.
  • Case Description: Rudnek, August, 28 yrs., fatally shot (died in Co. Hosp.) in yard at 1115 Frank St., by Officer F. Kline who fired into the ground to scare him from threatened attack and bullet struck a stone and glanced off striking Rudnek in the leg. 21st Prect. - Off. Kline exonerated by Coroner. 9/24/10.

Date of Offense: September 22, 1875

  • Victim Name: Stewart, Maude
  • DefendantName: McDonnell, James
  • Address: 58 W. N=Madison st.
  • Case Number: 58 W. N=Madison st.
  • Case Description: Stewart, Maude, shot in John Donnelly's saloon, 58 W. Madison St., by James McDonnell, who had a quarrel with and fired at Martin Neary, one of the bullets striking Miss Stewart, who died Sept. 23, at her room 167 W. Madison St. McDonnell was arrested. W. Madison St. Station.

Date of Offense: July 26, 1896

  • Victim Name: Schroyer, Daniel
  • DefendantName: Pottinger, George
  • Address: 5711 Ingleside Av.
  • Case Number: 5711 Ingleside Av.
  • Case Description: Schroyer, Daniel, shot dead ( mistaken for burglar) 5711 Ingleside Av., by George Pottinger, his son-in-law, who was arrested.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1909

  • Victim Name: Tuckerman, Mrs. LC
  • DefendantName: Busee, George
  • Address: 305 N Clark st
  • Case Number: 305 N Clark st
  • Case Description: Tuckerman, Mrs. L.C. 32 ys. old. Shot dead at home of her father A.C. Girard, 305 N. Clark St. George Busee who occupies an adjoining flat at this number was showing the maid Bertha Lamke how to use the weapon when it was accidentally discharged, the bullet passing through the windows and killing Mrs. Tuckerman. 38 prect.

Date of Offense: January 10, 1900

  • Victim Name: Schultz, Fred
  • DefendantName: Klotz, Willie
  • Address: 514 Winchester Av
  • Case Number: 514 Winchester Av
  • Case Description: Schultz, Fred, 14 years old, shot dead, front of house, 514 Winchester Av., by Willie Klotz, 15 years old, who was arrested and claimed the shooting was accidental. 33d Prect.

Date of Offense: November 16, 1900

  • Victim Name: Schneider, William
  • DefendantName: Schneider, Ernest
  • Address: 5901 Halsted
  • Case Number: 5901 Halsted
  • Case Description: Schneider, William, 17 years old, shot dead in father's saloon, 5901 Halsted St., in struggle for possession of revolver by his brother, Ernest, who was arrested. 11th Prect.

Date of Offense: May 21, 1904

  • Victim Name: Shaughnessy, Michael
  • DefendantName: Long, Robert
  • Address: 493 Canal
  • Case Number: 493 Canal
  • Case Description: Shaughnessy, Officer Michael, 21st Prect., died in County Hospital. Shot May 21, by Officer Robert Long, of 21st Prect., who with Off's. Murry and Shaughnessy were attacked by a crowd who attempted to rescue a prisoner in saloon 493 Canal St. Long was knocked down, beaten and cut with a knife and while prostrate drew his gun and fired at his assailants, missing them and hitting Off. Shaughnessy. Off. Long exonerated by Coroner's Jury, June 2, 1904.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1908

  • Victim Name: Scarlata, Henry
  • DefendantName: brother
  • Address: 53 Alexander St.
  • Case Number: 53 Alexander St.
  • Case Description: Scarlata, Henry, 4 ys. old. Shot dead at 53 Alexander St. by his brother who was exonerated by Coroner's Jury. The boys were playing with a gun. 3d pct.

Date of Offense: November 11, 1910

  • Victim Name: Scott, Frank
  • DefendantName: Wright, Henry L.
  • Address: 7872 Engleston ave.
  • Case Number: 7872 Engleston ave.
  • Case Description: Scott, Frank H., 19 yrs., shot dead at 7872 Engleston Av. by Henry L. Wright who claims it accidental. 18 Precinct. - Wright exonerated by Coroner.

Date of Offense: July 4, 1903

  • Victim Name: Tesirogotos, Theodore
  • DefendantName: Wachakos, George
  • Address: 237 E Erie S.
  • Case Number: 237 E Erie S.
  • Case Description: Tesirogotos, Theodore, 25 yrs., fatally shot, died immediately, in barn in rear of 237 E. Erie St. He, in company with Geroge Wachakos, George Thomas and Tony Crepotus, were firing at a mark in the barn, when the revolver was accidentally discharged in the hands of tony Crepotus, the bullet piercing the heart. All participants arrested, except Tony Crepotus, who escaped. 38th Prect.

Date of Offense: November 17, 1901

  • Victim Name: Voight, James
  • DefendantName: Mulvey, Otto
  • Address: 2173 N Avoy
  • Case Number: 2173 N Avoy
  • Case Description: Voight, James, 7 years old, shot dead in alley, rear of home, 2173 N. Avoy St., by Walter Drege or Otto Mulvey, two boys who were shooting at a mark with target rifle. 36th Prect.

Date of Offense: April 14, 1900

  • Victim Name: Wright, Rufus
  • DefendantName: Lattridge, Louisa
  • Address: Leland hotel
  • Case Number: Leland hotel
  • Case Description: Wright, Rufus, 68 years old, of firm of Morgan & Wright, fatally shot, Room 107 Leland Hotel and died April 15. Mrs. Louisa Lattridge, who was with him in the room was arrested, claimed the shooting was accidental, and was exonerated by Coroner's Jury April 26, 1900.

Date of Offense: February 10, 1892

  • Victim Name: Cole, Off. Jasper
  • DefendantName: Welbacky, Off. William
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Cole, Jasper, Officer, fatally shot "accidentally" by William Welbacky, a Police Officer, while fooling with a gun.

Date of Offense: July 14, 1912

  • Victim Name: Anderson, Emma
  • DefendantName: Williams, Harry
  • Address: 2917 Wentworth Ave
  • Case Number: 2917 Wentworth Ave
  • Case Description: Anderson, Emma, 35 ys. "Col." shot dead, home 2917 Wentworth Ave. by Harry Williams who was exonerated by Coroner's Jury. Accidental. 3d Pct.

Date of Offense: July 4, 1919

  • Victim Name: Adamczyk, John
  • DefendantName: Skodoski, Carl
  • Address: 1057 N. Marshfield ave., 2nd flr.
  • Case Number: 1057 N. Marshfield ave., 2nd flr.
  • Case Description: Adamczyk, John - Age 40 - Accidentally shot to death at 1057 N. Marshfield Ave., 2nd fl. rear, by Carl Skodoski, who was exonerated by the Coroner on 7/5/19 - 24 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 25, 1920

  • Victim Name: Boughton, Ferdinand
  • DefendantName: Hartnett, Off Lawrence C.
  • Address: 47th St and Stewart Ave
  • Case Number: 47th St and Stewart Ave
  • Case Description: Boughton, Ferdinand - Age 37 - Fatally shot 9/25/20 at 47th St. & Stewart Ave. by stray bullet from revolver of Officer Lawrence C. Hartnett who was shooting at an automobile containing several men who refused to stop at his command. On 9/29/20 Hartnett was exonerated by the Coroner. 13 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 24, 1911

  • Victim Name: Chiapetta, Frank
  • DefendantName: Stancato, Tony
  • Address: 7616 Greenwood Ave.
  • Case Number: 7616 Greenwood Ave.
  • Case Description: Chiappetta, Frank. 21 yrs. Shot May 24 at 7616 Greenwood Ave. by Tony Stancato who was shooting at another man. Chiappetta died June 10. Coroner recommends the arrest of Stancato. 13 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 29, 1916

  • Victim Name: Carlson, Elmer
  • DefendantName: Sucharda, Jerry
  • Address: 2231 S. Leavitt st.
  • Case Number: 2231 S. Leavitt st.
  • Case Description: Carlson, Elmer - Age 21 - Found shot to death in alley rear of 2231 So. Leavitt St., having been accidentally shot by his robber "pal" Jerry Sucharda while the two were attempting to rob Herman Strutz of 2715 So. Komensky Ave. 10/31/16 Sucharda held by the Coroner. 23rd Pct. 3/17/17 Life term in Joliet Pen. - Brothers.

Date of Offense: April 14, 1919

  • Victim Name: Coleman, Harry
  • DefendantName: Ricks, William
  • Address: 17 W. Quincy
  • Case Number: 17 W. Quincy
  • Case Description: Coleman, Harry - Col. - 21 - Fatally shot April 14th at 17 W. Quincy, One Minute Lunchroom, which place he and 3 other men attempted to rob. Shot by one of his accomplices, accidentally. William Ricks was held for Mansl. And Henry Williams and Walter Bell as accessories. 1st Pct. 6/23/19 - Ricks to Joliet Pen for 14 years and Bell & Williams stricken off - Kavanaugh. 10/11/20 Henry Williams to Joliet Pen. - McDonald.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1914

  • Victim Name: Daly, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Officer Behan
  • Address: Western Av.
  • Case Number: Western Av.
  • Case Description: Daly, Joseph P. 32 years. Shot dead on Western Ave., about 20 ft. south of Van Buren St., by Officer Behan of 38th Pct. while trying to rescue 2 prisoners. Coroner's Verdict "Accidental" - 29th Pct.

Date of Offense: November 27, 1915

  • Victim Name: Daley, Ellen
  • DefendantName: Deast, Harry Officer
  • Address: 3202 Dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 3202 Dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Daley, Ellen - Age 65 - Shot dead in her home at 3202 Dearborn St., by a stray bullet from revolver of Officer Harry Dease who on 12/14/15 was exonerated by the Coroner. 5th Pct.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1916

  • Victim Name: Duczynski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Showson, Edward
  • Address: 372 W. Grand
  • Case Number: 372 W. Grand
  • Case Description: Duczynski, Joseph - Age 47 - Fatally shot 2/19/16 at Eddy Foundry 372 W. Grand Ave., by Edw. Showson, watchman who mistook him for a burglar. 3/11/16. Thowson exonerated by the Coroner. 38 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 6, 1920

  • Victim Name: Dietrich, C.C.
  • DefendantName: Lorenz, Frank
  • Address: 1420 Carroll Av
  • Case Number: 1420 Carroll Av
  • Case Description: Dietrich, C.C. - Age 40 - Auditor of Windsor Furniture Co. - Shot to death in office of the company, 1420 Carroll Ave., by Officer Frank Lorenz, who mistook him for a safe-blower when he found him unlocking safe after closing hours. On 6/17/20 Lorenz was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 19, 1915

  • Victim Name: Everett, Alphia
  • DefendantName: Zehanads, Charles
  • Address: 11048 Michigan Ave
  • Case Number: 11048 Michigan Ave
  • Case Description: Everett, Alphia - Age 18 - Shot dead at 11048 Michigan Ave., by Charles Zahanads who was examining a revolver - 11/20/15 Zahanads exonerated by the Coroner. 14 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 31, 1918

  • Victim Name: Evtrak, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Evtrak
  • Address: 734 Bunker St.
  • Case Number: 734 Bunker St.
  • Case Description: Evtrak, Andrew - Age 34 - During altercation with two men in his saloon at 734 Bunker St., was accidentally shot by his wife Agnes who, on 1/4/19 was exonerated by the Coroner. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 2, 1920

  • Victim Name: Ernstrom, Robert
  • DefendantName: Norton, John
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Ernstrom, Robert - Age 47 - Shot to death while picking vegetables in garden at LeMoyne and Kilpatrick Aves., by a 16 yr. old boy, John Norton, who was practicing with a 22 calibre rifle, shooting at object on a fence. On 10/4/20 Norton was turned over to Juvinile Authorities. 23 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 19, 1918

  • Victim Name: Fruton, Esther
  • DefendantName: Mulhern, Joseph
  • Address: 68th and Laflin
  • Case Number: 68th and Laflin
  • Case Description: Fruton, Mrs. Esther - Age 30 - Am. Fatally shot Mar. 19th at 68th & Laflin Sts., by accidental discharge of gun in hands of Officer Joseph Mulhern, who while in the act of arresting one Joseph Miller was attacked by the latter. On Mar. 25th Mulhern was exonerated by the Coroner. 11th Prect.

Date of Offense: October 25, 1919

  • Victim Name: Flosie, Julius
  • DefendantName: Werner, Ed
  • Address: Kimball Av and Addison
  • Case Number: Kimball Av and Addison
  • Case Description: Flosie, Julius - Age 11 - While riding on rear of bicycle with Henry Swanson at Kimball Ave & Addison St., was shot to death by Ed Werner, age 15, one of a crowd of boys who were fighting and discharged firearms. On 10/27 Werner was held by the Coroner. 26 Pct. Fred Reddick, Edw. Marzyuski & Edw. Kopl indicted by Nov. 1919 G.J. with Werner - 6/4/20 - Werner and Reddick stricken off - Brentano. 1/17/21 Morzynski and Kopl cases s/o - Thomson.

Date of Offense: April 19, 1920

  • Victim Name: Frederickson, Hazel
  • DefendantName: Kosinski, Walter
  • Address: 2914 Warsaw Av
  • Case Number: 2914 Warsaw Av
  • Case Description: Fredrickson, Hazel - Age 17 - Shot to death at 2914 Warsaw Ave., home of Walter Kosinski, whom she was visiting, and who accidentally shot her while handling a revolver. Kosinski was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 8, 1920

  • Victim Name: Futterman, Isadore
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1522 Washtenaw
  • Case Number: 1522 Washtenaw
  • Case Description: Futterman, Isadore - Age 40 - Fatally shot 7/8/20 in front of 1522 Washtenaw Ave., by accidental discharge of an old firearm (which was found), in hand of some unknown person across the street. The unknown person escaped but sufficient evidence was found to establish the fact that it was accidental. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 12, 1911

  • Victim Name: Guiggs, Aleck
  • DefendantName: Young, Coe
  • Address: 3241 LaSalle St.
  • Case Number: 3241 LaSalle St.
  • Case Description: Guiggs, Aleck. 63 yrs. Fatally shot at his home 3241 LaSalle St. by Coe Young, a boy who was shooting rats, bullet glancing and killing Guiggs. Young held to Juvenile Court by Coroner. 6 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 15, 1916

  • Victim Name: Grace, Mary
  • DefendantName: Roth, Max
  • Address: 9636 Winston Ave
  • Case Number: 9636 Winston Ave
  • Case Description: Grace, Mary C. - Age 44 - Shot dead at 9636 Winston Ave. by accidental discharge of rifle in hands of Max Roth who on 5/16 was exonerated by the Coroenr. 9 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 22, 1917

  • Victim Name: Grimm, Marie
  • DefendantName: Taglia, Wm, alias Billy the Go
  • Address: 750 So. Canal St.
  • Case Number: 750 So. Canal St.
  • Case Description: Grimm, Marie - Age 39 - Fatally shot at 750 So. Canal St., saloon by stray bullet from gun in hand of Wm. Taglia, alias Billy the Goat, who also killed Tony Agusto. On Oct. 24 was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 6/26/19 - Acquitted on (1) by Guerin. 11/7/19 - (1) s/o - Scanlon.

Date of Offense: August 5, 1914

  • Victim Name: Heiser, Christ
  • DefendantName: Dowling, Andrew
  • Address: 26th St. and Keeler Ave.
  • Case Number: 26th St. and Keeler Ave.
  • Case Description: Heiser, Christ - 58 yrs. - Fatally shot Aug. 5th while passing So. East Cor. 26th St. & Keeler Ave., 25th Pct. Stray bullet from revolver of Officer Andrew J. Dowling of 25th (who was shooting a horse) and who was exonerated by the Coroner. 25th Pct.

Date of Offense: May 5, 1916

  • Victim Name: Hutton, James
  • DefendantName: Bent, Geoffrey
  • Address: 109th st
  • Case Number: 109th st
  • Case Description: Hutton, James - Age 11 - Fatally shot by accidental discharge of 22 cal. Rifle in hands of Geo. Bent, Age 10, who was turned over to his mother - 109th St. & Ave. "G" - 16 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 10, 1916

  • Victim Name: Hallert, Harry
  • DefendantName: Schroeder, Gus
  • Address: 229 S Marrket
  • Case Number: 229 S Marrket
  • Case Description: Hallert, Harry - Age 19 - Shot to death (stray bullet) in tailor shop - 8th fl. - 229 So. Market St., by Gus. Schroeder who suicided. ## Pct.

Date of Offense: February 23, 1914

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Virgil
  • DefendantName: Kozbiel, Mary
  • Address: 2352 Blue Island Ave.
  • Case Number: 2352 Blue Island Ave.
  • Case Description: Johnson, Virgil, 23 yrs. Fatally shot by accidental discharge of revolver in hands of Mary Kozbiel (12 yrs. old) in saloon at 2352 Blue Island Ave. 23d Prect. Mary Kezbiel exonerated by Coroner 2/26/14.

Date of Offense: February 15, 1913

  • Victim Name: Kristulvich
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 560 W Madison
  • Case Number: 560 W Madison
  • Case Description: Kristulvich, Vincent, 34 yrs., shot dead in shooting gallery 560 W. Madison St. by one of three unknown men who came in ostensibly for target practice.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1915

  • Victim Name: Krok, Jennie
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1618 Centenniel Ct
  • Case Number: 1618 Centenniel Ct
  • Case Description: Krok, Jennie - Age 12 - Shot dead in front of her home, 12:05 A.M., at 1618 Centenniel Court by some unknown person celebrating the New Year. 27th Pct.

Date of Offense: May 23, 1916

  • Victim Name: Knaperek, Frank
  • DefendantName: Miller, Charles
  • Address: 2318 Blue Island
  • Case Number: 2318 Blue Island
  • Case Description: Knaperek, alias Knopick, Frank - Age 19 - Fatally shot May 23d at 2318 Blue Island Ave., in vacant store, where he and 5 or 6 other boys were playing dice. Due to accidental discharge of gun in hand of Officer Charles Miller, who on 6/12 was exonerated by the Coroner. 23 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 1, 1919

  • Victim Name: Kosek, Frank
  • DefendantName: Silverman, Joe
  • Address: 1037 W. 12th st.
  • Case Number: 1037 W. 12th st.
  • Case Description: Kosek, Frank - Age 32 - Shot to death in shipping room of Altman Candy Co., 1037 W. 12 St.., by accidental discharge of revolver in hands of Joe Silverman who was exonerated by Coroner. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 10, 1911

  • Victim Name: Lindner, Joe
  • DefendantName: Kuehnlere, Henry
  • Address: 1400 Larabee St.
  • Case Number: 1400 Larabee St.
  • Case Description: Lindner, Jos. 22 yrs. fatally shot Jan. 10th at 1400 Larrabee St. by Henry Kuehnlere, who was held by Coroner Jan.16 for Criminal Carelessness (Accidental shooting). 39th Pct. May 9-1911 - Acquitted. Kersten.

Date of Offense: September 25, 1913

  • Victim Name: Lorman, William
  • DefendantName: Allen, William G.
  • Address: 1432 Larrabee st.
  • Case Number: 1432 Larrabee st.
  • Case Description: Lorman, Wm. 50 yrs. Accidentally shot by off. Wm. G. Allen of 39 in front of 1432 Larrabee St. Allen exonerated by Coroner, 39.

Date of Offense: July 28, 1919

  • Victim Name: Lee, Edward
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: at 35th and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: at 35th and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Lee, Edward - Age 46 - Fatally shot July 28th at 35th & Wabash Ave., by one of a mob of colored rioters who were shotting at mounted officer Brooks, whose horse also was wounded. Evidently killed by stray bullet. No recommendations were made by the Coroner, 9/18/19. 3 Pct. [RACE RIOT]

Date of Offense: June 17, 1912

  • Victim Name: Mallory, John
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 39 S. 5th ave.
  • Case Number: 39 S. 5th ave.
  • Case Description: Mallory, John. 40 yrs. Found shot to death in labor union hall 39 So. 5th Ave. 1st Prect. 6/27/12 Coroner's verdict: accidental shooting.

Date of Offense: December 1, 1915

  • Victim Name: Machnik, John
  • DefendantName: Pretzel, Edw.
  • Address: 220 W. Oak st.
  • Case Number: 220 W. Oak st.
  • Case Description: Machnik, John - Age 50 - Fatally shot Dec. 1st in saloon at 220 W. Oak St. by Edw. Pretzel who was ordered released by Coroner. Verdict: "Accidental." 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: July 14, 1916

  • Victim Name: Miller T. Palmer
  • DefendantName: Garrey, James
  • Address: 5749 Midway Park
  • Case Number: 5749 Midway Park
  • Case Description: Miller, T. Palmer - Age 30 - Shot to death at 5749 Midway Park by Officer James Garrey who mistook him for burglar. 7/15/16 Garrey exonerated by the Coroner. 31 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 14, 1916

  • Victim Name: Masterson, Arthur
  • DefendantName: O'Toole, Fergy
  • Address: 1900 Madison st.
  • Case Number: 1900 Madison st.
  • Case Description: Masterson, Arthur - Age 45 - Killed by a stray bullet, in saloon at 1900 Madison St.; Fergy O'Toole who did the shooting was exonerated by the Coroner. 28th Pct. 10/17/16 Fergy O'Toole held to G.J. in bonds of $6000.00 by Judge Mahoney. Jan. 31, 1917 Stricken off - Barrett.

Date of Offense: November 20, 1917

  • Victim Name: Melewsky, Adam
  • DefendantName: Orsesky, Edward
  • Address: 3157 Fox st.
  • Case Number: 3157 Fox st.
  • Case Description: Melewsky, Adam - Age 36 - Accidentally shot to death at 3157 Fox St., by Edward Orsesky, who was exonerated by the Coroner. Dec. 7th. 6th Pct.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1917

  • Victim Name: Mitchell, Henry
  • DefendantName: Whendall Lalande, Fred Quinn,
  • Address: Place unknown
  • Case Number: Place unknown
  • Case Description: Mitchell, Henry - Age 40 (col) - Fatally shot Dec. 26 (place unknown). Found in hallway of his home 3318 Wabash Ave. Was shot by one of his pals, accidentally, while they were about to rob a man. 12/28 Whendall LaLande, Fred Quinn, and James Johnson were held by the Coroner. 5th Pct. 3/21/18 - All 3 Stricken off - Scanlan.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Mullane, Edward
  • DefendantName: Cahill, Daniel
  • Address: 2858 Congress St.
  • Case Number: 2858 Congress St.
  • Case Description: Mullane, Edward - Age 18 - Shot to death at 2858 Congress St., by accidental discharge of rifle in hands of Daniel Cahill who was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 26, 1918

  • Victim Name: Messina, Pasqualine
  • DefendantName: Nolasko, Auslino
  • Address: 761Miller St.
  • Case Number: 761Miller St.
  • Case Description: Messina, Pasqualine - Age 41 - Fatally shot 5/26/18 in front of 761 Miller St., when she stepped between her husband Genaro and Auslino Nolasko during an altercation. On 1/4/19 Nolasco was convicted and sentenced to Joliet Pen. for Assault to Kill by Judge Guerin. (Death occurred after more than a year and a day). 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 8, 1919

  • Victim Name: Mollema , Martin
  • DefendantName: Craybeek, Arie
  • Address: 147 W. 103rd St.
  • Case Number: 147 W. 103rd St.
  • Case Description: Mollema, Martin - Age 15 - Fatally shot at 147 W. 103rd St., by Arie Craybeek, accidentally, while staging a "holdup." On Aug. 9th Craybeek was exonerated by the Coroner. 9th Pct.

Date of Offense: May 30, 1920

  • Victim Name: Moore, James Lee
  • DefendantName: Wright, John W.
  • Address: 4601 S. State St
  • Case Number: 4601 S. State St
  • Case Description: Moore, James Lee - Age 28 - Colored - Shot to death at 4601 So. State St., (The Derby Inn) by Officer John W. Wright who was assaulted when he attempted to quell a fight among several colored men with drawn knives. On 5/31 Wright was exonerated by the Coroner who returned verdict of "accidental shooting." 4 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1918

  • Victim Name: McGrew, Fred
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: NW Corner of 39th St & Rhodes Ave
  • Case Number: NW Corner of 39th St & Rhodes Ave
  • Case Description: McGrew, Fred. Col. - Age 40 - While entering saloon at N.W. cor. 39th St. & Rhodes Ave., was struck by a stray bullet fired across the street by one colored man at another. Criminal ordered arrested by Coroner. 5th Pct.

Date of Offense: April 2, 1918

  • Victim Name: McCasky, Frank
  • DefendantName: Kean, Thos.
  • Address: 75th St between Rockwell St & Kedzie Ave
  • Case Number: 75th St between Rockwell St & Kedzie Ave
  • Case Description: McCasky, Frank - 42 years - Am. Special Officer, Balt. R.R. Found dead in an empty box car in 75th St. between Rockwell St. and Kedzie Ave. shot threw the stomach. Spec. Off. Thos. Kean who shot him mistook him for a burglar: on Apr. 2nd was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 8, 1920

  • Victim Name: Nodalsky, Nick
  • DefendantName: Ossey, Isadore
  • Address: NW corner Roosevelt Rd and Halsted st.
  • Case Number: NW corner Roosevelt Rd and Halsted st.
  • Case Description: Nodalsky, Nick - Age 24 - Fatally shot at N.W. Corner of Roosevent Rd. and Halsted St., by Isadore Ossey who was exonerated by the Coroner on 6/14/20. Verdict: "Accidental." 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 3, 1913

  • Victim Name: Pennington, Charles
  • DefendantName: Farrell, Harry
  • Address: 2348 Calumet Ave.
  • Case Number: 2348 Calumet Ave.
  • Case Description: Pennington, Chas. H. 50 yrs. Shot dead 2348 Calumet Ave. by Harry Farrell who mistook him for a burglar. Farrell exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 13, 1917

  • Victim Name: Peterson, Charles
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Peterson, Charles - Age 38 - While in his auto with Officer Christello of 11th Pct. who commandeered same to pursue 5 holdup men in another machine, was shot and almost instantly killed by officers of the Det. Bur. through mistaking their car for the bandit car. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 16, 1917

  • Victim Name: Potulney, Frank
  • DefendantName: Baumgartner, John
  • Address: Stoney Island Av and 96th st
  • Case Number: Stoney Island Av and 96th st
  • Case Description: Potulney, Frank - Age 21 - Fatally shot in prairie east of Stoney Island Ave., just south of 95th St., accidentally, by John Baumgartner, who has hunting with him. On 9/17 Baumgartner was exonerated by the Coroner. 15 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 24, 1918

  • Victim Name: Perkins, Edward
  • DefendantName: Kronemann, Emil
  • Address: 11 W Monroe
  • Case Number: 11 W Monroe
  • Case Description: Perkins, Edward - Age 17 - Am. - Fatally shot in front of 11 W. Monroe St. by Emil Kronemann, who was exonerated by the Coroner. "Accidental shooting." 1st Prec.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1912

  • Victim Name: Quane, Daniel
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2824 W. 38th place
  • Case Number: 2824 W. 38th place
  • Case Description: Quane, Daniel. 67 yrs. Shot dead near parch of 2824 W. 38 Place by someone unknown - Suppose stray bullet fired by someone celebrating New Year. 8 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 9, 1919

  • Victim Name: Quambisch, William
  • DefendantName: Devore, Lawrence
  • Address: 9534 S. Hoyne ave.
  • Case Number: 9534 S. Hoyne ave.
  • Case Description: Quambisch, William - Age 17 - Shot to death at 9534 So. Hoyne Ave., by Lawrence Devore who was handing him a shot gun when it was accidentally discharged. Devore was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 10, 1918

  • Victim Name: Ritter, Luther W.
  • DefendantName: Kneller, Fred Officer
  • Address: 3245 Graves Court
  • Case Number: 3245 Graves Court
  • Case Description: Ritter, Luther W. - Age 31 - Shot to death in the kitchen of his home at 3245 Graves Court, by Officer Fred Kneller who was called in by the former's wife who claimed he threatened her and children with death. Kneller was exonerated by the Coroner as having accidentally fired the shot. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: February 9, 1919

  • Victim Name: Roberts, Samuel C.
  • DefendantName: Sheridan, Officer
  • Address: Ashland Ave. and Madison St.
  • Case Number: Ashland Ave. and Madison St.
  • Case Description: Roberts, Samuel C. - Age 24 - Fatally shot at Ashland Ave. & Madison St. by Officer Sheridan of 22 Pct., accidentally while the officer was in pursuit of a burglar. Sheridan was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 21, 1919

  • Victim Name: Reynolds, John S.
  • DefendantName: Burns, May
  • Address: 709 N. Clark
  • Case Number: 709 N. Clark
  • Case Description: Reynolds, John S. - Age 43 - Fatally shot in his shooting gallery at 709 N. Clark St., accidentally, by one May Burns, who escaped, but later surrendered and on 12/23/19 was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 23, 1920

  • Victim Name: Ruff, Fred
  • DefendantName: Sextro, F.J.
  • Address: 1125 Farwell Ave
  • Case Number: 1125 Farwell Ave
  • Case Description: Ruff, Fred'k, G., (Rev.) - Age 46 - Shot to death at 1125 Farwell Ave., by one of his tenants, F.J. Sextro, who mistook him for a burglar. On 10/23/20 Sextro was exon. 34 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 19, 1914

  • Victim Name: Schills, Alice
  • DefendantName: Stoddard, Charles
  • Address: 4339 N. Paulina st.
  • Case Number: 4339 N. Paulina st.
  • Case Description: Schills, Alice - 9 yrs. - Fatally shot (neck) July 19, 1914 at 4339 No. Paulina St. accidentally by Charles Stoddard (cousin) whom Coroner recommends be arrested for Criminal Carelessness. 43 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 5, 1915

  • Victim Name: Smith, Mark
  • DefendantName: Officer John Geitz
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Smith, Mark - Age 59 - Fatally shot by a stray bullet on 7/31/15 on State St., between 27th & 28th Sts., supposedly from revolver of Officer John Geitz of 4th Pct. who was exonerated by the Coroner. 4th Pct.

Date of Offense: August 21, 1916

  • Victim Name: Sticca, Charles
  • DefendantName: Mrs. Lena Rizzo
  • Address: 1011 Cambridge
  • Case Number: 1011 Cambridge
  • Case Description: Sticca, Charles - Age 17 - Fatally shot at 1011 Cambridge Ave., thru accidental discharge of revolver in hand of Mrs. Lena Rizzo who on 9/2/ was exonerated - 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: March 29, 1917

  • Victim Name: Sherman, Robert
  • DefendantName: Franklin Lulu
  • Address: 4119 Dearborn
  • Case Number: 4119 Dearborn
  • Case Description: Sherman, Robert - Age 25 (Col.) - Shot to death at 4119 Dearborn St., rear, by Lulu Franklin who mistook him for her husband and fired through the door. 3/31/17 Lulu exonerated by the Coroner.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1918

  • Victim Name: Shaw, Walter
  • DefendantName: Vaughn, Lane
  • Address: 30th & State st.
  • Case Number: 30th & State st.
  • Case Description: Shaw, Walter - Age 30 - Col. - Fatally shot 7/20/18 in Saloon at N.W. Cor. 30th & State Sts. by Lane Vaughn who was shooting at Sam Thomas whom he also fatally wounded. Vaughn escaped. 5/22/28 Eugene ???? also arrested - 6/7/28 held to G.J. $5000.00 each case - ??????. June 1928 - No bills (2).

Date of Offense: June 12, 1915

  • Victim Name: Tonges, Ges. K.
  • DefendantName: Haines, Grover E.
  • Address: 121 E. Chicago Av.
  • Case Number: 121 E. Chicago Av.
  • Case Description: Tonges, Ges. K. - Age 40 - Fatally shot at 121 E. Chicago Ave., when mistaken for a burglar, by Grover E. Haines, who on 6/12/15 was exonerated by the Coroner. 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: September 26, 1917

  • Victim Name: Tolbert, Mark
  • DefendantName: Winston, John
  • Address: 3030 Vernon av.
  • Case Number: 3030 Vernon av.
  • Case Description: Tolbert, Mark - Age 27 - (Col.) Shot to death at 3030 Vernon Ave., accident- ally, with a magazine rifle held in the hands of John Winston, who, on Sept. 27th was exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 4, 1917

  • Victim Name: Urban, Joseph (Det)
  • DefendantName: Winecke, Charles (Ofc)
  • Address: 2830 Armitage
  • Case Number: 2830 Armitage
  • Case Description: Urban, Joseph - Age 39 - Det. Sergt. 35th Pct. - Fatally shot in Nat. Tea Co. Store, 2830 Armitage Ave., by Officer Chas. Weinecke who mistook him for a burglar. Weinecki was exonerated by the Coroner. 35 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 3, 1920

  • Victim Name: unknown
  • DefendantName: William, Cowan
  • Address: Grant Park South of Van Buren St.
  • Case Number: Grant Park South of Van Buren St.
  • Case Description: Unknown Boy - Age 18 - Shot to death in Grant Park, south of Van Buren St., by Private Wm. Cowan, attached to First Division Circus, who was examining a 45 calibre automatic which accidentally discharged. On 8/20/20 Cowan was exonerated by the Coroner. 2nd Prct.

Date of Offense: May 7, 1911

  • Victim Name: Voss, Otto
  • DefendantName: Mueller, Gottlieb
  • Address: 2055 W. 50 st.
  • Case Number: 2055 W. 50 st.
  • Case Description: Voss, Otto, 42 yrs. Fatally shot May 7 at 2055 W. 50 St. by Gottlieb Mueller who was exonerated by Coroner - Accidental - 20 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1917

  • Victim Name: Vejvoda, Frank
  • DefendantName: Kennedy, Off. Pat
  • Address: 3700 S. Lawndale ave.
  • Case Number: 3700 S. Lawndale ave.
  • Case Description: Vejvoda, Frank - Age 37 - Fatally shot (accidentally) on Dec. 25 at 3700 So. Lawndale Ave., by Officer Pat. Kennedy of 21st Pct. On 1/19/18 Kennedy was exonerated. 25 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 5, 1915

  • Victim Name: Wallace, Robert
  • DefendantName: Guido, Joseph
  • Address: 816 Forquer st.
  • Case Number: 816 Forquer st.
  • Case Description: Wallace, Robert - Age 46 - Fatally shot June 5th at front of 816 Forquer St., by stray bullet fired by one of two dueling Italians - 6/9/15 Joseph Guido held by the coroner for involuntary manslaughter. 21st Pct. 3/23/17 Guido acquitted - Crowe.

Date of Offense: October 29, 1920

  • Victim Name: Yasks, John
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 12th & Halsted sts.
  • Case Number: 12th & Halsted sts.
  • Case Description: Yasks, John - Age 33 - Killed by a stray bullet at N.W. Corner of 12th & Halsted Sts., when police officers were firing at an auto which failed to stop after striking a man. Occupants of auto also fired some shots at the officers. Open verdict by Coroner's jury who made no recommendations. 21 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 5, 1920

  • Victim Name: Ziniewicz, Frank
  • DefendantName: Krawczyk
  • Address: 4735 Justine st.
  • Case Number: 4735 Justine st.
  • Case Description: Ziniewicz, Frank - Age 19- Fatally shot 10/5/20 at 4735 Justine St., by Stanley Krawczyk who was examining a revolver which they had stolen in a burglary sometime previous. On 10/8/20 Stanley and Steve Krawczyk were held by the Coroner. 14 Pct. Oct. 1920 No Bill on Steve - 1/6/21 - Stanley Acquitted - Pam.

Date of Offense: January 9, 1922

  • Victim Name: Thurman, Alexander
  • DefendantName: Thurman, Edward
  • Address: 3613 Vincennes Ave
  • Case Number: 3613 Vincennes Ave
  • Case Description: Alexander, Thurman - Age 2 - (Col.) - Accidentally shot to death at home, 3613 Vincennes Ave., by his 5 yr old brother, Edward, who was playing with a revolver. 1/10 Edw. Was exonerated - 20 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 13, 1922

  • Victim Name: Alberti, Giovanni, alias Lambe
  • DefendantName: Spina, Hugo
  • Address: 858 Orleans St
  • Case Number: 858 Orleans St
  • Case Description: Alberti, alias Lamberti, Giovanni - Age 35 - Accidentally shot to death at 858 Orleans St., by Hugo Spina while they were tusseling. On 1/25/22 Spina was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 29, 1923

  • Victim Name: Anderson, Charles
  • DefendantName: Smith, Jesse J.
  • Address: 2953 Wabash Ave
  • Case Number: 2953 Wabash Ave
  • Case Description: Anderson, Charles - Age 45 - Colored - Accidentally shot to death in hallwa, 2953 Wabash Ave., by another colored man, Jesse J. Smith, who, on 2/9/23 was exonerated by the Coroner and on 2/13/23 discharged by Judge Schuman - 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 24, 1924

  • Victim Name: Adelman, Ruth
  • DefendantName: Adleman, Alfred
  • Address: 1917 Irving Park Blvd.
  • Case Number: 1917 Irving Park Blvd.
  • Case Description: Adleman, Ruth - Age 1 and 3 mos. - Fatally shot 8/24/24, accidentally, at home, 1917 Irving Park Blvd., by her brother Alfred, age 4 and a half years - 32 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 16, 1924

  • Victim Name: Amedes, James
  • DefendantName: Vinci, Mike
  • Address: 2745 Cottage Grove
  • Case Number: 2745 Cottage Grove
  • Case Description: Amedes, James - Age 18 - Shot to death at 2745 Cottage Grove Ave., accidentally, with a rifle, by Mike Vinci, who was unloading it. On 12/16/24 Vinci was exonerated by the Coroner. 2nd Dist.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1921

  • Victim Name: Bohanek, Alex
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2016 W. 18th St.
  • Case Number: 2016 W. 18th St.
  • Case Description: Bohanek, Alex - Age 13 - Shot dead in front of his home, 2016 W. 18th St., at 12:15 A.M. by a stray bullet, supposedly fired from a moving automobile containing some unknown men who were thus celebrating the New Year. Arrests recommended by the Coroner. 16 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 4, 1921

  • Victim Name: Brown, John
  • DefendantName: Wozniak, Louis
  • Address: 4431 S. Clifton Park Ave
  • Case Number: 4431 S. Clifton Park Ave
  • Case Description: Brown, John - Age 10 - Accidentally shot to death in rear of 4431 So. Clifton Park Ave. by another juvenile Louis Wozniak, who, on 7/5/21, was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Pct.

Date of Offense: February 8, 1922

  • Victim Name: Benedict, Edward
  • DefendantName: Jablowski, John
  • Address: 4311 Knox Ave.
  • Case Number: 4311 Knox Ave.
  • Case Description: Benedict, Edw. - Age 19 - Shot to death at 4311 Knox Ave., by John Jablowski, in whose home it occurred. On 2/9/22 Jablowski was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced it accidental. 15 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 11, 1924

  • Victim Name: Berrie, Charlotte
  • DefendantName: Berrie, John C.
  • Address: 30 S. Walter Ave.
  • Case Number: 30 S. Walter Ave.
  • Case Description: Berrie, Charlotte - Age 43 - Fatally shot at 2:45 A.M., 7/11/24, at home, 30 So. Waller Ave., by her husband, John C. Berrie, who mistook her for a burglar. On 7/14/24 Berrie was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 2, 1924

  • Victim Name: Batinich, Bernard
  • DefendantName: Batinich, Bernard
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Batinich, Bernard - Age 6 - Accidentally shot to death in the rear of his home, by his brother, Julius, age 4, with a shotgun which he found in an auto. On 12/324 Julius was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 21, 1921

  • Victim Name: Corcoran, Jack
  • DefendantName: Cartan, Chas. W.
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Corcoran, Jack - Age 17 - Accidentally shot with a 22 Cal. rifle in hands of Chas. W. Cartan, 15 yrs. old. On 9/29/21 Cartan was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 11, 1922

  • Victim Name: Cook, Bridget
  • DefendantName: Cook, Edward
  • Address: 5207 S. Wells st.
  • Case Number: 5207 S. Wells st.
  • Case Description: Cook, Bridget - Age 54 - Fatally shot 4/9/22, at home, 5207 So. Wells St., by her son, Edward, accidentally, while they were struggling for possession of a revolver. On 4/17/22 Edward was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 27, 1922

  • Victim Name: Cermak, Raymond
  • DefendantName: Ahlgren, David
  • Address: 3844 Van Buren st.
  • Case Number: 3844 Van Buren st.
  • Case Description: Cermak, Raymond - Age 12 - Shot dead in his home, 3844 Van Buren St., accidentally, by another boy, David Ahlgren, who was playing with a loaded rifle. On 4/28/22 Ahlgren was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1923

  • Victim Name: Christian, mamie
  • DefendantName: Christian, Allen
  • Address: 21 W. 37th st.
  • Case Number: 21 W. 37th st.
  • Case Description: Christian, Mamie - Age 41 - Colored - Fatally shot 7/20/23 at home, 21 W. 37th St., by her husband, Allen, who mistook her for a burglar. On 7/23/23 Allen was exonerated by the Coroenr. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: July 30, 1923

  • Victim Name: Carpenter, Frank
  • DefendantName: Butler, Frank G.
  • Address: 1302 Washington Blvd.
  • Case Number: 1302 Washington Blvd.
  • Case Description: Carpenter, Frank - Age 34 - Accidentally shot to death at 1302 Washington Blvd., while sitting in a chair in the office, by a watchman, Frank G. Butler, who was examining his revolver. On 7/21/23 Butler was exonerated by the Coroner. 19 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 12, 1924

  • Victim Name: Cahalane, Anna
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: S.W. corner of 51st Place and Halsted st.
  • Case Number: S.W. corner of 51st Place and Halsted st.
  • Case Description: Cahalane, Anna - Age 10 - While walking in company of her father in the S.W. corner of 51st Place and Halsted St., she was struck by a bullet fired by some unknown person. On 5/13/24, the Coroner recommended said unknown person?s arrest for manslaughter. 12 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 20, 1924

  • Victim Name: Cochran, Catherine
  • DefendantName: Washington, Catherine
  • Address: 1946 Walnut st.
  • Case Number: 1946 Walnut st.
  • Case Description: Cochran, Catherine - Age 10 - Colored - Fatally shot 8/20/24 at her home, 1946 Walnut St., by Catherine Washington, age 17, accidentally while they were moving. On 9/11/24 she was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1924

  • Victim Name: Easterday, Alvin D.
  • DefendantName: Campbell, Rowland
  • Address: 61 E. Randolph
  • Case Number: 61 E. Randolph
  • Case Description: Easterday, Alvin D. - Age 35 - Shot to death at 1:30 A.M. in front of 61 E. Randolph by Rowland Campbell, who alleged he mistook him for a burglar. On 8/13/24 Campbell was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 1st Dist. Sept. 1924 No bill.

Date of Offense: November 14, 1921

  • Victim Name: Frank, William J.
  • DefendantName: Shean, Jos. L.
  • Address: Addison st. and Western Ave.
  • Case Number: Addison st. and Western Ave.
  • Case Description: Frank, Wm. J. - Age 45 - Fatally shot in Standard Oil Co. Station at Addison St. & Western Ave., where he was employed, by Officer James M. McGrath, who was in a toilet room when two men, Jos. L. Shean and Andrew Baylie, entered with drawn revolver with intent to rob. The bullet passed through Shean?s arm, glanced off a safe and struck Frank. On 11/15/21 Off. McGrath was exonerated by the Coroner and Shean and Baylie were held to G.J. for murder. 32 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 23, 1922

  • Victim Name: Fields, Braxton
  • DefendantName: Hill, Norman alias Leon Orvin
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Fields, Braxton - Age 30 - Colored - Shot to death at above address by Norman Hill, alias Leon Orvin, who escaped. Hill was cleaning or otherwise handling a revolver when it was discharged, the bullet passing thru the door and curtain behind which Fields was sitting. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: June 27, 1923

  • Victim Name: Fast, Frank
  • DefendantName: Frana, Rudolph
  • Address: 2417 S. Kedzie ave
  • Case Number: 2417 S. Kedzie ave
  • Case Description: Fast, Frank - Age 15 - Accidentally shot and fatally wounded in home of Rudolph Frana, 2417 So. Kedzie Ave., who was showing him a 45 calibre automatic pistol. On 7/26/23 Frana, a boy, was exonerated by the Coroner. 18 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 12, 1924

  • Victim Name: Fisher, Josephine
  • DefendantName: Fisher, Frank
  • Address: 2634 W. Cullerton St.
  • Case Number: 2634 W. Cullerton St.
  • Case Description: Fisher, Mrs. Josephine - Age 24 - Accidentally shot 11/12/24 by her husband Frank, in the kitchen of their home, 2634 W. Cullerton St., while playing with a revolver. On 11/22/24 Fisher was exonearted by the Coroner. 17 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 28, 1922

  • Victim Name: Grant, Jesse
  • DefendantName: Smith, Ges.
  • Address: 2426 Mozart st.
  • Case Number: 2426 Mozart st.
  • Case Description: Grant, Jesse - Age 15 - Accidentally shot to death at 2426 Mozart St. home of a boy friend, Ges. Smith, who shot him while attempting to take from him his revolver which Grant found in a drawer. On 5/29/22 Smith was exon. By the Coroner. 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 3, 1922

  • Victim Name: Genza, Carolina
  • DefendantName: Genza, Frank
  • Address: 4750 Loomis st.
  • Case Number: 4750 Loomis st.
  • Case Description: Genza, Caroline - Age 27 - Fatally shot 9/3/22, at home, 4750 Loomis St., by her husband Frank, who claimed he did not know the revolver was loaded. Had also been drinking. On 9/5/22 Frank was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 13 Dist. Sept. 1922 No bill.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Garrity, Howard
  • DefendantName: Miku, Peter
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Garrity, Howard - Age 15 - Accidentally shot to death in rear of 3029 Sheffield Ave., by another boy, (15 yrs. old also) Peter Miku, who, on 9/4/22 was exonerated by the Coroner. 30 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 26, 1923

  • Victim Name: Beralka, John
  • DefendantName: Beralka, Joe
  • Address: 1642 Wright st.
  • Case Number: 1642 Wright st.
  • Case Description: Beralka, John - Age 3 - Accidentally shot to death at home, 1642 Wright St., by his 12 yr. old brother, Joe, who was playing with a revolver. On 7/6/23 Joe was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1923

  • Victim Name: Green, Saul
  • DefendantName: Johnson, Charles
  • Address: 3517 Wentworth ave.
  • Case Number: 3517 Wentworth ave.
  • Case Description: Green, Saul - Age 63 - Colored - Fatally shot 3517 Wentworth Ave., by Charles Johnson, who was examining a revolver which was accidentally discharged. On 12/27/23 Johnson was exonerated by the Coroner. On 12/29/23 he was re-arrested and on 12/31/23 held to the G.J. without bail by Judge Bugee on charge of manslaughter. 2A Dist. 11/11/24 - Acquitted - DeYoung.

Date of Offense: January 11, 1924

  • Victim Name: Gnuss, Arthur
  • DefendantName: Sadlak, Michael
  • Address: 10652 Greenbay ave.
  • Case Number: 10652 Greenbay ave.
  • Case Description: Gnass, Arthur - Age 16 - Accidentally shot to death in club room, 10652 Greenbay Ave., by Michael Sadlak, with a 22 calibre rifle. On 1/12/24 Sadlak was exoenrated by the Coroner. 8 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 31, 1924

  • Victim Name: Goldman, Wm.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Between 35th and 36th st.
  • Case Number: Between 35th and 36th st.
  • Case Description: Goldman, Wm. - Age 43 - Shot to death at 11:55 P.M. while a passenger on a south-bound ?L? train, between 35th and 36th St. by a stray bullet fired by some unknown person, evidentaly while celebratin the approach of the New Year. On ?/25 the Coroner recommended the unknown person?s arrest on charge of Manslaughter. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: January 24, 1921

  • Victim Name: Hofsia, Maymie
  • DefendantName: Hofsia, William
  • Address: 1733 W. 106th Place
  • Case Number: 1733 W. 106th Place
  • Case Description: Hofsia, Maymie - Age 15 - Accidentally shot to death in kitchen of her home, 1733 @W. 106th Place, when her brother, William, dropped a revolver which he was cleaning. Revolver discharged upon striking the floor. William was exonerated by the Coroner. 10th Pct.

Date of Offense: March 11, 1923

  • Victim Name: Henning, Walter
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 334 S. Winchester ave.
  • Case Number: 334 S. Winchester ave.
  • Case Description: Henning, Walter - Age 30 - Shot to death in front of 334 So. Winchester Ave. during a duel between four police officers and three rowdies whom he had just brought to that address in his cab. Coroner?s verdict was ?Accidental shooting.? 20 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 25, 1923

  • Victim Name: Hovath, Helen
  • DefendantName: Hovath, Charles
  • Address: 2912 S. Wallace st.
  • Case Number: 2912 S. Wallace st.
  • Case Description: Hovath, Helen - Age 3 - Accidentally shot to death at home, 2912 So. Wallace St., by her brother, Charles, who was playing with a 22 cal. rifle. On 8/25/23 Charles was exonerated by the Coroner. 14 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 14, 1924

  • Victim Name: Hochman, Robert
  • DefendantName: Ingold, Arnold
  • Address: 908 Wrightwood ave.
  • Case Number: 908 Wrightwood ave.
  • Case Description: Hochman, Robert - Age 7 - Accidentally shot 6/14/24 in the rear of 908 Wrightwood Ave., by a stray bullet fired from a 22 cal. rifle in the hands of Arnold ingold, who was shooting rats. On 6/18/24 Ingold was exonerated by the Coroner. 30 Dist. Nov. 1924 No bill.

Date of Offense: August 7, 1924

  • Victim Name: Holmberg, Hilda
  • DefendantName: Holmberg, Arthur
  • Address: 4070 Broadway
  • Case Number: 4070 Broadway
  • Case Description: Holmberg, Hilda - Age 24 - Accidentally shot to death at home, 4070 Broadway, by her husband Arthur with an automatic pistol, from which, he thought he had extracted all the shells. On 8/8/24 Arthur was exonerated by the Coroner. 31 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1921

  • Victim Name: Iris, Frank
  • DefendantName: Byrnes, Wm. J.
  • Address: Morgan & Harrison Sts
  • Case Number: Morgan & Harrison Sts
  • Case Description: Iris, Frank - Age 28 - Accidentally sot 6/2821 at alley west of Morgan St., north side of Harrison St., by one of three officers , W.m. J. Byrnes, Patrick O?Connor or T.A. Connelly, who were firing at bandits in a fleeing auto. On 6/29/21 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 13, 1922

  • Victim Name: Jackson, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Barry, Henry
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Jackson, Thomas - Age 30 - Colored - Accidentally shot 5/13/22 by Henry Barry to whom he handed an automatic pistol to inspect with a view to selling same. On 5/16/22 Barry was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: November 8, 1924

  • Victim Name: Jones, Sam
  • DefendantName: Spotsville, Georgia
  • Address: 64 E. Austin ave.
  • Case Number: 64 E. Austin ave.
  • Case Description: Jones, Sam - Age 36 - Colored - Shot to death at 11:35 P.M. at his home, 64 E. Austin Ave., a rooming house owned by Georgia Spotsville, who shot intending to hit another man. On 11/12/24 she was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 28 Dist. 3/21/25 - Acquitted - Lynch.

Date of Offense: April 26, 1921

  • Victim Name: Kessler, George F.
  • DefendantName: Howard, Harry
  • Address: 244 W. 32nd st.
  • Case Number: 244 W. 32nd st.
  • Case Description: Kessler, George F. - Age 29 - Shot deat at 244 W. 32 St. during a friendly scuffle for possession of a revolver with Harry Howard, who on 5/4/21 was exonerated by the Coroner. 35 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 20, 1922

  • Victim Name: Kampiners, Harold
  • DefendantName: Henry, Frank
  • Address: 5133 Bernice av
  • Case Number: 5133 Bernice av
  • Case Description: Kampiners, Harold - Age 11 - Fatally shot 10/20/22 at 5133 Bernice Ave., by another boy, Frank Henry, who, on 10/23/22, was exonerated by he Coroner. ?Accidental Shooting.? 27 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 26, 1923

  • Victim Name: Klenieger, George
  • DefendantName: Bailley, George P
  • Address: Western and Washington
  • Case Number: Western and Washington
  • Case Description: Kienieger, George - Age 22 - Shot to death at Western Ave. and Washington Blvd., while riding in an auto , either by Patrolman George P. Bailey or Charles Belter, who suspected him of attempting to escape after committing robbery. On 8/27/23 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner who declared it ?accidental.? 23 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 14, 1924

  • Victim Name: Kisala, Martion
  • DefendantName: Zawodmisk, James
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kisala, Martin - Age 26 - Accidentally shot to death in his home by one James Zawodmisk, who was displaying a revolver. He pulled the trigger believing weapon to be unloaded. On 2/15/24 Zawodmiak was exonerated by the Coroner. 13 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 14, 1921

  • Victim Name: Lubananski, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Dzeodin, John
  • Address: 12942 Commercial Ave.
  • Case Number: 12942 Commercial Ave.
  • Case Description: Lubananski, thomas - Age 8 - Shot dead in rear of 12942 Commercial Ave., by another Juvenile, John Dzeodin, who, on 8/15/21, was exonerated by the Coroner. 9 Pct. ?Accidental.?

Date of Offense: July 5, 1922

  • Victim Name: Little, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Coleman, Grace
  • Address: 43 E. 29th St.
  • Case Number: 43 E. 29th St.
  • Case Description: Little, Wm. - Age 26 - Colored - Shot to death in his home, 43 E. 29th St., by his common law wife, Grace Coleman, who on 7/6/22 was exonerated by the Coroner. After he had assaulted her she remarked if she had a gun she would shoot him, whereupon he handed her his gun from which he thought he had removed the cartridges but one had remained. Coroner returned verdict as ?Accidental.? 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 5, 1924

  • Victim Name: Leckler, Carl
  • DefendantName: Winnicoff, Louis
  • Address: 1406 N. Western Ave.
  • Case Number: 1406 N. Western Ave.
  • Case Description: Leckler, Carl H. - Age 23 - Accidentally shot 4/5/24 in rear of 1406 N. Western Ave., with an automatic pistol, by Louis Winnicoff, who was exonerated by the Coroenr on 4/9/24. 23 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1924

  • Victim Name: Cach, Anna
  • DefendantName: Lach, James
  • Address: 5318 Neenah Ave.
  • Case Number: 5318 Neenah Ave.
  • Case Description: Lach, Anna - Age 3 - Accidentally shot to death in kitchen of her home, 5318 Neenah Ave., by her 9 year old brother, James, with a shot gun, while playing ?burglars.? On 7/22/24 the boy was exonerated by the Coroner. 11 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 28, 1921

  • Victim Name: Marcusia, Charles
  • DefendantName: DeMiles, Michael
  • Address: 1508 Harrison st.
  • Case Number: 1508 Harrison st.
  • Case Description: Marcusia, Charles - Age 55 - Fatally shot 3/28/21 in restaurant at 1508 Harrison St., by Michael DeMilio, who fired at another man during a quarrel over price ###. On 4/9/21 DeMiles was held by the Coroner. On 4/12/21 Thos. Jones was arrested but released by the Coroner and on 4/27/21 Disch by Judge Haas. On 3/30/21 Frank Panpansaw and James Rose were arrested. Released by the Coroner and on 4/27/21 D.W. P. by Judge Haas. 11/14/21 DeMiles acquitted - Scanlon.

Date of Offense: May 16, 1921

  • Victim Name: Minster, Howard A.
  • DefendantName: Parsons, Joseph
  • Address: 7725 Blackstone ave
  • Case Number: 7725 Blackstone ave
  • Case Description: Minster, Howard A. - Age 10 - Shot dead in rear yard, 7725 Blackstone Ave., by Joseph Parsons, 16 yrs. old, who was shooting at objects witha 22 cal. rifle. On 5/20/21 Parsons was exonerated by the Coroner. 6 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 17, 1921

  • Victim Name: Miluszi, Mike
  • DefendantName: Kapowski, Joseph
  • Address: 1633 W. 37th pl.
  • Case Number: 1633 W. 37th pl.
  • Case Description: Milusz, Mike - Age 24 - Accidentally shot at home, 1633 W. 37 Pl., with revolver in hands of Joseph Kapowski, who, on 5/19/21, was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 27, 1921

  • Victim Name: Martin, Grandson
  • DefendantName: Williams, Charles W.
  • Address: 5320 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 5320 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Martin, Grandson - Age 35 - Colored - Shot to death in rear of 5520 So. State St. by his fellow watchman Charles W. Williams, whom he mistook for a burglar. On 8/31/21 Williams was exonerated by the Coroner. 11 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 1, 1921

  • Victim Name: Murtaugh, Morris C.
  • DefendantName: Meehan, Walter F.
  • Address: 3rd apt., 5505 Cottage Grove ave.
  • Case Number: 3rd apt., 5505 Cottage Grove ave.
  • Case Description: Murtaugh, Morris C. - Age 5 - Accidentally shot to death in 3rd Apt., 5505 Cott. Grove Ave., home of Walter F. Meehan, also 5 yrs. old, by the latter who was playing with a revolver. Walter was exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 11, 1922

  • Victim Name: Michel, Rosa
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 725 Noble st.
  • Case Number: 725 Noble st.
  • Case Description: Michel, Rosa - Age 67 - Died from pneumonia superinduced by gunshot wound in leg received Jan. 11, 1922 at 2:20 A.M. at her home, 725 Noble St., said shot fired by some unknown person celebrating the arrival of the New Year. Buffet penetrated the wall. Verdict, ?Accidental.? 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 20, 1920

  • Victim Name: Marzan, Demetry
  • DefendantName: Tony, Alex
  • Address: 619 W. Liberty st.
  • Case Number: 619 W. Liberty st.
  • Case Description: Marzan, Demetry - Age 36 -Fatally shot 8/20/22 at his home, 619 W. Liberty St., by Alex Tony, who on 9/20/22 was exonerated by the Coroenr whose findings declared it an accident. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 11, 1924

  • Victim Name: Milla, Hattie
  • DefendantName: DuVall
  • Address: 4204 Michigan ave.
  • Case Number: 4204 Michigan ave.
  • Case Description: Milla, Hattie - Age 21 - Shot to death at 4204 Michigan Ave., by Jaems Duvall who alleged it was accidental and that the gun was discharged when she attempted to take it from his hand while she lay on a couch. On 2/12/24 Duvall was held by the Coroner. 8 Dist. 5/1/24 - Acquitted - DeYoung.

Date of Offense: October 6, 1924

  • Victim Name: Monthey, Frank
  • DefendantName: Kennedy, JJ
  • Address: 1800 Cornelia ave.
  • Case Number: 1800 Cornelia ave.
  • Case Description: Monthey, Franz W. - Age 38 - Shot to death at 4:55A.M. in the rear of 1800 Cornelia Ave., when he ran after being called upon to halt by Patrolman J.J. Kennedy, who thought he was a burglar. On 10/6/24 Kennedy was exonerated by the Coroner. 32 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 14, 1921

  • Victim Name: Niewiarowski, Martin
  • DefendantName: Krystianeke/alias - Christena
  • Address: in woods south of Chicago Heights
  • Case Number: in woods south of Chicago Heights
  • Case Description: Niewiacowski, Martin - Age 24 - Fatally shot 1/11/21, in woods south of Chicago Heights, while out hunting with Krystianeke, alias Christena, who, on 1/18/21 was exonerated by the Coroner. Accidental. 15 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 10, 1924

  • Victim Name: Nitkowicz, Frank
  • DefendantName: Rocklin, Herman
  • Address: 640 W. Madison
  • Case Number: 640 W. Madison
  • Case Description: Nitkewicz, Frank - Age 30 - Fatally shot 3/10/24 in restaurant at 640 W. Madison St. Verdict: ?By whom not determined but evidently accidentally.? The proprietor, Herman Rocklin, who was arrested, was exonerated by the Coroner. 19 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 13, 1921

  • Victim Name: Onga, Frank
  • DefendantName: Hutchinson, John
  • Address: 10035 Ave N.
  • Case Number: 10035 Ave N.
  • Case Description: Onga, Frank - Age 15 - Fatally shot Jan. 2nd at 10035 Ave. N., on rear of porch, by John Hutchinson, a minor, who was target shooting with a rifle. On 1/14/21 Hutchinson was exonerated by the Coroner. 9 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 21, 1921

  • Victim Name: Pilch, Hoseph
  • DefendantName: Pilch, Walter
  • Address: 1313 W. Huron st.
  • Case Number: 1313 W. Huron st.
  • Case Description: Pilch, Joseph - Age 1? - Accidentally shot to death at home, 1313 W. Huron St., by his 13 yr. old brother, Walter, who was playing with a revolver. On 1/2/22 Walter was exonerated . 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1921

  • Victim Name: Pranga, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Matuczewski
  • Address: 1224 N Cleaver St
  • Case Number: 1224 N Cleaver St
  • Case Description: Pranga, Joseph - Age 45 - Fatally shot 12/26/21 at 1224 N. Cleaver St., by Walter Matuczewski, who was firing at his wife Helen. Pranga, who was the woman?s uncle, was attempting to settle some differences between them. 2 Dist. 4/24/22 - s/o - Caverly.

Date of Offense: October 17, 1922

  • Victim Name: Powell, Charles
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3130 Indiana Ave
  • Case Number: 3130 Indiana Ave
  • Case Description: Powell, Charles - Age 54 - (col) - Fatally shot 10/17/22, in rear of 3130 Indiana Ave., by one of a squad of officers headed by Lieut. Murphy of the D.B., when they were exchanging shots with a fugitive, Lee Jackson. On 10/19/22 the officers were exoenrated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: October 22, 1922

  • Victim Name: Poslusni, Elizabeth
  • DefendantName: Poslusni, Frank
  • Address: 1619 S. Racine Ave
  • Case Number: 1619 S. Racine Ave
  • Case Description: Poslusni, Elizabeth - Age 19 - Fatally shot 10/22/22 at her home, 1619 So. Racine Ave., by her husband, Frank, who claimed it was accidental while cleaning a revolver. On 11/15/22, he was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 16 Dist. Nov. 1922 No Bill.

Date of Offense: August 15, 1923

  • Victim Name: Podeski, George
  • DefendantName: Cole, Nate
  • Address: 3907 Cottage Grove
  • Case Number: 3907 Cottage Grove
  • Case Description: Podesik, George - Age 28 - Accidentally shot to death at 3907 Cottage Grove Ave., by Nate Cole, who was displaying a revolver. On 8/24/23 Cole was exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 20, 1924

  • Victim Name: Panazz, Victor
  • DefendantName: Anderson, Arthur
  • Address: 114 E 114th pl
  • Case Number: 114 E 114th pl
  • Case Description: Panozzo, Victor - Age 22 - Fatally shot 2/20/24 at Duplex Garage, 114 E. 114th Pl., accidentally, by a rifle in hands of Arthur Anderson, when Charles Gorman attempted to take it. On 2/25/24 both men were exonerated by the Coroner. 9 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 6, 1924

  • Victim Name: Preiti, Antonio
  • DefendantName: Preiti, Antonio
  • Address: Chicago av and Mazart
  • Case Number: Chicago av and Mazart
  • Case Description: Preiti, Antonio - Age 46 - Shot to death in Chicago Ave., at Mozart St., by Tony Campis, who fired the shot at Frank Viarchi, alias Fischeretta, with whom Preiti was walking. On 1/7/24 Tony Campis was held by the Coroner as the principal and Viarchi as accessory. 23 Dist. Jan. 1924 No bill on Viarchi. 5/15/24 -Campis acquitted - Cook.

Date of Offense: November 30, 1924

  • Victim Name: Perrin, William A
  • DefendantName: Stewart, Hugh A
  • Address: 8515 S Paulina
  • Case Number: 8515 S Paulina
  • Case Description: Perrin, Wm. A. - Age 27 - Patrolman 10 Dist. Shot to death at 1:15 A.M. in front of 8515 So. Paulina St., by Hugh A. Stewart, who, on 12/1/24, was exonerated by the Coroner. Stewart was in his auto when the flivver squad drove alongside. He mistook them for holdups and fired 8 shots, killed Perrin and wounding Patrolman Dave Van Booven and Frank Warburten. 10 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 2, 1921

  • Victim Name: Rowland, Thomas J.
  • DefendantName: Rowland, Lillian
  • Address: 958 Edgecomb place
  • Case Number: 958 Edgecomb place
  • Case Description: Rowland, Thomas J. - Age 40 - Accidentally shot at his home, 958 Edgecomb Place, by his wife, Lillian, who, on 5/4/21, was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 9, 1922

  • Victim Name: Ronan, Dan
  • DefendantName: Casey, Officer James
  • Address: 726 E. 39th st.
  • Case Number: 726 E. 39th st.
  • Case Description: Ronan, Dan - Age 40 - Accidentally shot to death in his store at 726 E. 39th St., by Officer James Casey, who, on 1/1?/22, was exonerated by the Coroner. 2 Dist. Feb. 1922 No bill.

Date of Offense: February 26, 1923

  • Victim Name: radin, Paul
  • DefendantName: Green, Albert
  • Address: 3420 Roosevelt rd
  • Case Number: 3420 Roosevelt rd
  • Case Description: Radin, Paul - Age 14 - Fatally shot 2/26/23 at 3420 Roosevelt Rd., while entering the Butcher's Union meeting, by a stray bullet fired by Albert Green, who was shooting at Wm. Kinsella whom he killed. On 3/3/23 Green was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. 12/22/23 - Acquitted - Williams.

Date of Offense: January 8, 1924

  • Victim Name: Rubinocitch, Bertha
  • DefendantName: Politzer, Harry
  • Address: 3639 Waveland
  • Case Number: 3639 Waveland
  • Case Description: Rubinovitch, Bertha - Age 14 - Fatally shot in her home by her uncle, Harry Politzer, who was displaying a 25 cal. Automatic pistol when it was accidentally discharged. On 4/21/24 he was exonerated by the Coroner. 23 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 7, 1924

  • Victim Name: Raley, Theo. R
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2136 Wilson
  • Case Number: 2136 Wilson
  • Case Description: Raley, Theo. R. - Age 23-25 - Fatally shot 6/7/24 in the rear of 2136 Wilson Ave., accidentally by his unknown partner in crime, while the two were in the act of robbing Dr. Samuel I. Solomon, while the latter was leaving his garage. 32 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 13, 1921

  • Victim Name: Sullivan, Terry
  • DefendantName: Mc Geoghegan, Daniel
  • Address: 5359 S Carpenter
  • Case Number: 5359 S Carpenter
  • Case Description: Sullivan, Terry - Age 21 - Fatally shot 12/13/21, accidentally, at 5359 So. Carpenter St., saloon, while one Daniel McGeoghegan was attempting to disarm him. Both men were intoxicated. On 12/29/21 McGeoghegan was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 9, 1922

  • Victim Name: Stump, Wm
  • DefendantName: Stump, Stephen
  • Address: 9220 Dobson
  • Case Number: 9220 Dobson
  • Case Description: Stump, Wm. - Age 9 - Fatally shot 2/9/22 in his home, 9220 Dobson Ave., while scuffling with his brother, Stephen, for possession of a revolver. On 2/19/22 Stephen was exonerated by the Coroner. 62 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 16, 1922

  • Victim Name: Schriber, Wm
  • DefendantName: Schriber, Amelia
  • Address: 6148 S Keating
  • Case Number: 6148 S Keating
  • Case Description: Schriber, Wm. - Age 64 - Shot to death at home, 6148 So. Keating Ave., while scuffling with his wife, Amelia, for possession of a revolver which was accidentally discharged. The Coroner's Jury was unable to determine who caused the shot to be fired. Amelia was not held. 11 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 11, 1922

  • Victim Name: Smith, Edgar
  • DefendantName: Mosley, Wm
  • Address: 3320 Calumet
  • Case Number: 3320 Calumet
  • Case Description: Smith, Edgar - Age 29 - Colored - Shot to death at 3320 Calumet Ave., by Wm. Mosley, colored, who, on 12/11/22, was exonerated by the Coroner who declared it was accidental. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: April 2, 1921

  • Victim Name: Tucker, Albert
  • DefendantName: Tucker, Harold
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Tucker, Albert - Age 26 - Accidentally shot with revolver in hands of his brother, Harold, to whom he handed same for examination. Harold was exonerated by the Coroner. 24 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 7, 1921

  • Victim Name: Trentocosti, Tony
  • DefendantName: Cutara, Dominick
  • Address: 870 Milton Ave
  • Case Number: 870 Milton Ave
  • Case Description: Trentocosti, Tony - Age 44 - Fatally shot 8/7/21 in front of 870 Milton Ave., accidentally, by a juvenile, Dominick Cutara, who,on 8/8/21 was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 2, 1922

  • Victim Name: Taylor, Anita
  • DefendantName: Taylor, John
  • Address: 11147 Stepheson ave
  • Case Number: 11147 Stepheson ave
  • Case Description: Taylor, Anita - Age 10 - Accidentally shot 7/2/22 on front porch of 11147 Stephenson Ave., by her father, John Taylor, who had a shotgun across his knee. On 7/3/22 Taylor was exonerated by the Coroner. 9th Dist.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1923

  • Victim Name: Trapp, Robt.
  • DefendantName: Coyne, Richard (ofc)
  • Address: 47th st. "L"
  • Case Number: 47th st. "L"
  • Case Description: Trapp, Robert - Age 32 - colored - Shot to death on 47th St. "L" Station by Patrolman Richard Coyne, who,on 3/21/23, was exonerated by the Coroner. Trapp and another negro had been loitering around the station for two hours and when Coyne went to question them Trapp placed a hand on his hip pocket. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 24, 1923

  • Victim Name: Tomashuk, Alex
  • DefendantName: Darks, Joseph
  • Address: 1102 S. Jefferson
  • Case Number: 1102 S. Jefferson
  • Case Description: Tomashuk, Alex - Age 38 - Accidentally shot to death in tailor shop, 1102 So. Jefferson St., by Joseph Darks, who was displaying a revolver. On 9/25/23 Darks was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 30, 1921

  • Victim Name: Voccaro, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Rich, Mike
  • Address: 4821 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 4821 Federal st.
  • Case Description: Vaccaro, Thomas - Age 40 - Fatally shot in basement store, 4821 Federal St., accidentally, by one Mike Rich, who,on 2/11/21, was exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 4, 1923

  • Victim Name: wisger, James
  • DefendantName: Sutton, Blanton
  • Address: 37th and Federal
  • Case Number: 37th and Federal
  • Case Description: Wisger, James - Age 33 - Colored - Shot to death in poolroom at 37th and Federal Sts., by a stray bullet from revolver of Patrolman Blanton Sutton who fired at and killed one Ernest Jackson and was himself killed by the latter. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: May 8, 1924

  • Victim Name: Zahradanik, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Sheehan, Robert A.
  • Address: 943 W. 18th st.
  • Case Number: 943 W. 18th st.
  • Case Description: Zahradnik, Joseph - Age 34 - Shot to death in the kitchen of his home, 943 W. 18th St., by West Park Police Officer Robert A. Sheehan, who was exonerated by the Coroner 5/10/24. Coroner rendered a verdict of "Accidental Shooting." 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 4, 1922

  • Victim Name: Powell, William
  • DefendantName: Sicorcin, Anton
  • Address: 2501 N. Mason ave.
  • Case Number: 2501 N. Mason ave.
  • Case Description: Powell, Wm. - Age 46 - Patrolman - 26 Dist. Fatally shot 11/4/22 in front of his home, 2501 N. Mason Ave., accidentally, by a boy, Anton Sikorcin, 15 years old, who was shooting at a target with a 22 cal. Rifle in his rear yard. On 11/6/22 Sikorcin was exonerated by the Coroner. 26 Dist. [NOT IN DISCHARGE OF DUTY]

Date of Offense: October 6, 1923

  • Victim Name: McCormick, John H.
  • DefendantName: Huse, Earl
  • Address: 4907 Norwood Park ave.
  • Case Number: 4907 Norwood Park ave.
  • Case Description: McCormack, John H. - Patrolman - Age 28 - Fatally shot 10/6/23 in front of his home, 4907 Norwood Park Ave., by Louis Stevens, a private watchman, who, on 10/8/23, was exonerated by the Coroner. McCormack was drunk from moonshine and after having been driven home, refused to leave the cab and fired a shot thru the windshield, whereupon the driver called Patrolman Henry Foss, who, accompanied by Stevens, attempted to disarm McCormack. In the struggle Stevens' gun was discharged. On 10/8/23 Earl Huse, the man who sold the moonshine to the decedent, was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 27 Dist. Oct. 1923 No Bill on Huse.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1923

  • Victim Name: Hurst, Edward
  • DefendantName: Maric, Winko
  • Address: 1925 S. Allport st.
  • Case Number: 1925 S. Allport st.
  • Case Description: Hurst, Edward - Age 38 - Patrolman - Fatally shot 12/24/23 in 1925 So. Allport St., home of Winko Maric, with whom he struggled for possession of the officer's revolver during an altercation. On 1/10/24 Maric was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced it "Accidental." 16 Dist. [NOT IN DISCHARGE OF DUTY]

Date of Offense: October 28, 1925

  • Victim Name: Austin, Lloyd
  • DefendantName: Naughton, Michael
  • Address: 240 Englewood Ave.
  • Case Number: 240 Englewood Ave.
  • Case Description: Austin, Lloyd - Age 22 - Fatally shot 11:13 P.M., 10/28/25 at his home, 240 Englewood Ave., accidentally with a shotgun, by Patrolman Micheal Naughton, of the DB, a member of a flivver squad which was posted at that address to arrest Martin Durkin, fugitive murderer of Dept. of Justice Operative Shanahan. Harry Gray, Sergeant, was killed at thetime by Durkin, who escaped. On 11/25/25 Naughton was exonerated by the Coroner. 11 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 22, 1926

  • Victim Name: Allen, William
  • DefendantName: Allen, Helen
  • Address: 3317 So. Parkway
  • Case Number: 3317 So. Parkway
  • Case Description: Allen, Wm. - Age 23 - colored - Accidentally shot to death at 2:50 P.M., in his home, 3317 So. Parkway, by his wife, Helen Allen, who was examining a revolver. On 12/22/26 Helen was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: November 25, 1926

  • Victim Name: Austin, Frank
  • DefendantName: Patterson, George
  • Address: 3453 Indiana Ave.
  • Case Number: 3453 Indiana Ave.
  • Case Description: Austin, Frank - Age 37 - Colored- Fatally shot 8 P.M., 11/25/26 at rear of 3453 Indiana Ave., while in the act of entering thru a window in an effort to see one Emma Graves, by the occupant of the flat, George Patterson, who mistook him for a burglar. On 1/27/27 Patterson was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: January 9, 1927

  • Victim Name: Ascencio, Beatrice
  • DefendantName: Landeros, Francisco
  • Address: 8853 Houston Ave.
  • Case Number: 8853 Houston Ave.
  • Case Description: Ascencio, Beatrice - Age 15 Mo. - Fatally shot 9:45 P.M. 1/9/27, at home, 8853 Houston Ave., while in her father's arms by an accidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of Francisco Landeros. On 1/11/27, Landeros, who was not booked, was exonerated by the Coroner. 7 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 22, 1925

  • Victim Name: Barone, Cuigi
  • DefendantName: Demarco, frank
  • Address: 907 S Fairfield
  • Case Number: 907 S Fairfield
  • Case Description: Barone, Luigi - Age 60 - Fatally shot at 1:40 A.M., during a party at his home, 907 So. Fairfield Ave., by one of two brothers who fired at each other during a quarrel, the bullet hitting deceased. On 3/25/25 Frank Demarco and Joseph Demarco were held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 17 Dist. 2/3/26 - Joseph Acquitted - Steffen. 4/5/26 - Frank s/o - Taylor.

Date of Offense: April 19, 1925

  • Victim Name: Baron, Peter
  • DefendantName: Bosco, Christ
  • Address: 138th and Parsons
  • Case Number: 138th and Parsons
  • Case Description: Baron, Peter - Age 17 - Shot to death at 5:45 P.M. at 138th and Parsons St., accidentally, by his cousin, Christ Bosco, while they were out hunting black birds. On 4/20/25 Bosco was exonerated by the Coroner. 9 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 1, 1927

  • Victim Name: Bailous, Albert
  • DefendantName: George Tajbl
  • Address: 3860 Ogden Ave
  • Case Number: 3860 Ogden Ave
  • Case Description: Bailous, Albert - Age 29 - Colored- Accidentally shot 3 P.M., dying a half hour later, in stockroom of auto salesroom, 3860 Ogden Ave., by Geo. Tajbl, who was exonerated by the Coroner 2/2/27. 18 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1927

  • Victim Name: Bolka, Leo
  • DefendantName: George Weiland
  • Address: 1423 Luce St.
  • Case Number: 1423 Luce St.
  • Case Description: Bolka, Leo - Age 21 - Died from a gunshot wound received 9:30 P.M., 2/19/27 in rear room of store, 1423 Luce St., when the gun dropped out of Geo. Weiland's hand as he was showing it to Bolka. Bolka was taken to a hospital and sent Michael Dragowski to his home to notify his mother he had been shot by holdups, in attempt to cover it up. On 3/1/27 Geo. Weiland was booked for murder, Frank Ptaszynski, storekeeper, Jennie Ptaszynski, Theo Ptazynski, Mich Dragowski, Frank Grzygowski and Stanley Muchewicz were booked as accessories. On 3/24/27 Coroner recommended testimony be submitted to States' Attorney. On 3/25/27 all were held to the G.J. Weiland no bail other $1500.00 each - Helander. 22 Dist. Apr. 1927 No bills on all.

Date of Offense: June 29, 1927

  • Victim Name: Brown, Charles
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2129 W. 51st St.
  • Case Number: 2129 W. 51st St.
  • Case Description: Brown, Charles - Age 64 - Fatally shot at 12:15 A.M., or shortly previous, in a vacant lot at 2129 W. 51st St., while sitting on a bench with two other men, by one of three unknown men who, with a rifle, was doing some promiscuous shooting. They placed him into an auto, presumably to take him to a hospital, but the body was found in a parkway in Mozart St., 100 ft. south of 54th St. On 7/28/27 the Coroner pronounced it "Accidental�by unknown." 13 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 1, 1925

  • Victim Name: Cucocianig, Anita
  • DefendantName: Baudassierino, Mario
  • Address: 2318 W. 24th Place
  • Case Number: 2318 W. 24th Place
  • Case Description: Cucocianig, Anita - Age 10 - Died at the Lutheran Hospital from a gunshot wound received at 6:17 PM, 4/1/25, in front of 2318 W. 24th Place, when Mario Baldassierino fired at another man and missed. Baldassierino then went home and committed suicide. The Coroner's verdict declared it "accidental." 17 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1925

  • Victim Name: Cotton, Walter
  • DefendantName: Hartnett, Edward
  • Address: Harrison St.
  • Case Number: Harrison St.
  • Case Description: Cotton, Walter - Age 19 - Fatally shot at 11:20 PM, 6/26/25, in Harrison St., 50 ft. west of Springfield Ave., accidentally, by a stray bullet fired by Patrolman Edward Hartnett, who shot at a speeding automobile. On 6/29/25 Hartnett was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 11, 1925

  • Victim Name: Cade, Isam
  • DefendantName: Burton, William
  • Address: 3644 Cincennes Ave.
  • Case Number: 3644 Cincennes Ave.
  • Case Description: Cade, Isam - Age 40 - Colored - Fatally shot 9/11/25 at 3644 Vincennes Ave., home of Wm. Burton, who was handling a revolver which accidentally exploded. On 9/29/25 Burton was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: October 25, 1925

  • Victim Name: Caballero, Ignattius
  • DefendantName: De La Rosa, Francisco
  • Address: 503 N. Dearborn St.
  • Case Number: 503 N. Dearborn St.
  • Case Description: Caballero, Ignatius - Age 52 - Fatally shot 3:20 PM, at 503 N. Dearborn St., when Francisco De La Rosa and Y.S. Ryns attempted to disarm him, he being drunk. All fell to the floor together and the gun discharged in Caballero's hand. On 10/28/25 the two were exonerated by the Coroner. 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 6, 1926

  • Victim Name: Clay, Inez
  • DefendantName: Clay, Lemon
  • Address: 2953 Vernon Ave.
  • Case Number: 2953 Vernon Ave.
  • Case Description: Clay, Inez - Age 22 - Colored - Accidentally shot to death in her home, 2953 Vernon Ave., by her husband, Lemon Clay, who was examining a revolver. On 11/8/26 Clay was exonerated by the Coroner. 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 26, 1927

  • Victim Name: Corbett, Joseph
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 360 Chicago Ave.
  • Case Number: 360 Chicago Ave.
  • Case Description: Corbett, Joseph - Age 29 - Died from a gunshot wound received 4:45 PM, 1/26/27 in the alley rear of 360 Chicago Ave., while attempting to take a gun from an acquaintance whose name he did not know, when the latter showed it to him. Deceased stated that it was an accident. On 2/8/27 the Coroner recommended the man's arrest. 28 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 14, 1927

  • Victim Name: Caliendo, John
  • DefendantName: Roscano, Joseph
  • Address: May and Polk
  • Case Number: May and Polk
  • Case Description: Caliendo, John - Age 16 - Died from a gunshot wound received 5/14/27 at May & Polk Sts., entrance to Sheridan Park, by another juvenile, Joseph Roscano, 16, who claimed he didn't know gun was loaded. On 5/21/27 Roscano was exonerated by the coroner but the latter recommended he be held to the Juvenile Court for a mental test. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 20, 1927

  • Victim Name: Crittle, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Taylor, Steve
  • Address: 630 O'Brien st
  • Case Number: 630 O'Brien st
  • Case Description: Crittle, Joseph - Age 12 - Colored - Shot to death at 9:30 PM, 12/20/27 in the basement of his home, 630 O'Brien St. accidentally, by another 12 year old playmate, Steve Taylor, with an old Winchester rifle. On 12/22/27 Taylor was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 3, 1926

  • Victim Name: De Are, Canrad W
  • DefendantName: Bredeson, Norman
  • Address: 5646 North
  • Case Number: 5646 North
  • Case Description: De Are, Conrad W. - Age 7 - Shot to death in the rear of 5646 North Ave., accidentally, by Norman Bredeson, 13 years old, who was examining a shotgun in a store at that address, the shot passing out a window. On 6/4/26 Bredeson was exonerated by the Coroner.

Date of Offense: October 5, 1926

  • Victim Name: Dominquez, Florence
  • DefendantName: Chesnut, Roy Patrolman
  • Address: 4501 Calumet
  • Case Number: 4501 Calumet
  • Case Description: Dominquez, Florence - Age 40 - Colored - Killed by a stray bullet in the hallway of her home, 4501 Calumet Ave., during an exchange of shots between Patrolman Roy Chestnut and Gabriel Huntsman, both of whom were exonerated by the Coroner on 10/27/26 when it could not be determined which of the two fired the shot which killed her. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 22, 1925

  • Victim Name: Feinstein, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Feinstein, Goldie Mrs.
  • Address: 3443 N. halsted
  • Case Number: 3443 N. halsted
  • Case Description: Feinstein, Joseph - Age 3� - Fatally shot at home, 3443 N. Halsted St., by his mother, Mrs. Goldie Feinstein, who playfully pointed a gun at him and pulled the trigger not knowing the weapon was loaded. On 4/23/25 she was exonerated by the Coroner. 31 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 1, 1927

  • Victim Name: Foley, Edward
  • DefendantName: Burke, John
  • Address: 1137 W 47th St
  • Case Number: 1137 W 47th St
  • Case Description: Foley, Edward - Age 52 - Accidentally shot to death at 1137 W. 47th St., home of John Burke, who pointed a gun at him believing same to be empty. On 4/1/27 Burke was booked for manslaughter but was exonerated by the Coroner. The case was not placed on the Mun. Court sheets. 12 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 9, 1927

  • Victim Name: Ford, James
  • DefendantName: Krall, Thomas
  • Address: 1329 W. 14 th Place
  • Case Number: 1329 W. 14 th Place
  • Case Description: Ford, James -Age 32 - Accidentally shot to death in bedroom of 1329 W. 14th Place, by Thomas Krall in whose home it occurred. On 4/12/27 Krall was booked for murder. On the same date he was exonerated by the Coroner and on 4/14/27 discharged by Judge Allegretti. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: October 17, 1925

  • Victim Name: Grocki, Harry
  • DefendantName: Wernikowski, Edmond
  • Address: 2012 Homer st.
  • Case Number: 2012 Homer st.
  • Case Description: Grocki, Harry - Age 13 - Accidentally shot to death in the kitchen of 2012 Homer St., by another juvenile, Edmond Wernikowski, who was exonerated by the Coroner on 10/19/25. 25th Dist.

Date of Offense: July 4, 1926

  • Victim Name: Galla, Joseph
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 724 S. May st.
  • Case Number: 724 S. May st.
  • Case Description: Galla, Joseph - Age 14 - Died from a gunshot wound received 7/4/26, while at play on the rear porch of his home, 724 So. May St. Shot fired by some unknown person evidently celebrating the 4th of July. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 4, 1927

  • Victim Name: Gajderowitz, Sophie
  • DefendantName: Sokolowski, Edward
  • Address: 1302 Dixon st.
  • Case Number: 1302 Dixon st.
  • Case Description: Gajderowitz, Sophie - Age 8 - Accidentally shot at 9PM 7/4/27 in dining room rear of candy store at 1302 Dixon St., by Edward Sokolowski. The latter was booked for manslaughter but was exonerated 7/16/27 by the Coroner and on 7/20/27 the case was nolle prossed by Judge Ehler. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 22, 1927

  • Victim Name: Gershon, David
  • DefendantName: Huebach, Ben
  • Address: 25 E. 35th st.
  • Case Number: 25 E. 35th st.
  • Case Description: Gershon, David - Age 9 - Colored - Died from a gunshot wound received 8/22/27 at 25 E. 35th St., a store owned by Ben Huebach, who accidentally discharged the weapon while reloading it. On 9/15/27 Huebach was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1926

  • Victim Name: Harris, Evelyn
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: N/A
  • Case Number: N/A
  • Case Description: Harris, Evelyn - Age 5 - Colored - Shot to death at 12:10 AM when a stray bullet fired by some unknown person celebrating the New Year, came thru a window, striking her in the back of the head. Coroner's Verdict was "Accidental." 2nd Dist.

Date of Offense: February 14, 1926

  • Victim Name: hueston, james
  • DefendantName: McElligott, George
  • Address: 6056 ashland ave.
  • Case Number: 6056 ashland ave.
  • Case Description: Hueston, James - Age 28 - Fatally shot 2/14/26 in his oil station at 6056 Ashland Ave., by George McElligott, 16 years old, accidentally, with a shotgun kept in the place for protection. On 2/20/26 McElligott was exonerated by the Coroner. 11A Dist.

Date of Offense: June 3, 1925

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Wilbur
  • DefendantName: Boston, Waldo
  • Address: 309 Milwaukee
  • Case Number: 309 Milwaukee
  • Case Description: Johnson, Wilbur - Age 30 - Shot to death at 7:10 AM, in Standard Oil Co. station at 309 Milwaukee Ave., by Patrolman Waldo Boston, who mistook him for a robber. Johnson came to collect money and jokingly entered with a drawn revolver. On 6/4/25 Boston was exonerated by the Coroner. 19 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 27, 1925

  • Victim Name: Kerns, Beatrice
  • DefendantName: Gibson, Joe
  • Address: 3334 State
  • Case Number: 3334 State
  • Case Description: Kerns, Beatrice - Age 33 - Colored - Fatally shot 4/27/25 in Apt. "L" of 3334 State St., by accidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of Joe Gibson, who was exonerated by the Coroner on 5/5/25. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: October 11, 1926

  • Victim Name: Kmiec, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Setzke, Henry
  • Address: 31st and Benson sts.
  • Case Number: 31st and Benson sts.
  • Case Description: Kmiec, Joseph - Age 23 - Died from a gunshot wound in the right leg received 10/11/26 in Armour B& Co. Glue Works, 31st & Benson Sts., when he showed an automatic pistol to Henry Setzke, who pulled the trigger not knowing the gun was loaded. On 10/23/26 Setzke was exonerated by the Coroner. 14th Dist.

Date of Offense: December 19, 1926

  • Victim Name: kay, Louis
  • DefendantName: WLKER, Leroy
  • Address: 1342 W. 108th Pl.
  • Case Number: 1342 W. 108th Pl.
  • Case Description: Kay, Louis - Age 45 - Fatally shot 5:30 AM, 12/19/26, at front door of 1342 W. 108th Place, while delivering milk, by the occupant, Leroy Walker, a Negro, who shot thru the door with a rifle, supposing Kay to be some person who had been making practice of ringing his doorbell early in the morning for several weeks. On 12/31/26 Walker was held by the Coroner. 9 Dist. 6/27/27 - Acquitted - David.

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  • Victim Name:
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kroll, Frank - Age 39 - Shot dead, accidentally, at 11:00 AM, in hardware store at 5788 Archer Ave., by the proprietor's son, Raymond Zielazny, who was demonstrating a gun to Kroll, a prospective purchaser. On 6/13/27 Raymond was exonerated by the Coroner. 11A Dist.

Date of Offense: January 3, 1927

  • Victim Name: Luczak, Ale,
  • DefendantName: Sulemic, Anthony
  • Address: 5223 S Laflin
  • Case Number: 5223 S Laflin
  • Case Description: Luczak, Alex - Age 10 - Shot to death at 12:15 PM, in alley rear 5223 So. Laflin St., accidentally by another 10 yr. old boy playmate, Anthony Sulemic, who was playing with a gun. On 1/4/27 Sulemic was exonerated by the Coroner 13 Dist.

Date of Offense: October 20, 1927

  • Victim Name: Lindner, Wm
  • DefendantName: Lindner, Charles
  • Address: 4547 Montrose
  • Case Number: 4547 Montrose
  • Case Description: Lindner, Wm. - Age 16 - Accidentally shot to death with a shotgun at home, 4547 Montrose Ave. by his brother, Charles Lindner who had placed the gun on a table and shoved it with his hand. On 10/21/27 Charles was exonerated by the Coroner. 27A Dist.

Date of Offense: November 23, 1927

  • Victim Name: Lynch, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Barnes, FT Patrolman
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Lynch, Thomas - Age 43 - Sergeant - In charge of Squad 21-A - While pursuing an automobile Lynch was fatally shot at 4:45 AM, 11/23/27 (dying at 5:05 PM) by Patrolman F.T. Barnes, who was standing on the running board of the police car. The car swerved around a corner at high speed just as Barnes fired at the fugitive machine, accidentally shooting Lynch. On 11/24/27 Barnes was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 6, 1925

  • Victim Name: Miner, James
  • DefendantName: Alexander,Leroy
  • Address: 1811 W. Lake St
  • Case Number: 1811 W. Lake St
  • Case Description: Miner, James -Age 13 - Colored - Accidentally shot to death at 4:15 AM, on the rear porch of 1811 W. Lake St., by Leroy Alexander, another juvenile, who was exonerated by the coroner on 9/8/25. 20 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 21, 1925

  • Victim Name: Mortensen, Sigurd
  • DefendantName: Koroulis, Sam
  • Address: 5051 Wells St
  • Case Number: 5051 Wells St
  • Case Description: Mortensen, Sigurd - Age 19 - Shot to death at 1:20 AM, in the bedroom of his home, 5051 So. Wells St., by Sam Koroulis who was sleeping in the room and was awakened by Mortensen's movements. 12 Dist. On 11/21/25 Koroulis was exonerated by the Coroner.

Date of Offense: February 6, 1926

  • Victim Name: Merrick, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Martin, James E.
  • Address: 238 E. 16th St
  • Case Number: 238 E. 16th St
  • Case Description: Merrick, Thomas - Age 51 - Shot to death at 12:30 PM, at 238 E. 16th St., home of James E. Martin, with whom he put up for the night, being drunk sick following a moonshine bout; both were intoxicated. It is supposed Martin tried to enter Merrick's room and the latter shot him for a burglar. Martin committed suicide immediately thereafter. 1A Dist.

Date of Offense: July 28, 1926

  • Victim Name: Morgan, Paul
  • DefendantName: Overbeck, Robert
  • Address: 3443 N> Harding Ave
  • Case Number: 3443 N> Harding Ave
  • Case Description: Morgan, Paul - Age 5 - Fatally shot 7/28/26 in the alley rear of 3443 N. Harding Ave., by a 6 year old boy, Robert Overbeck, who was showing him a 22 cal. rifle. On 7/30/26 Robert was exonerated by the coroner. 27A Dist.

Date of Offense: March 12, 1927

  • Victim Name: Mulqueen, John
  • DefendantName: Nagle, John J.
  • Address: 5708 S. Honore St
  • Case Number: 5708 S. Honore St
  • Case Description: Mulqueen, John � Age 22 � Fatally shot 8:50 PM, 3/12/27 in his home, 5708 So. Honore St., accidentally, by an automatic pistol in the hands of John J. Nagle, who also wounded himself in the hand. On 3/14/27 Nagle was exonerated by the Coroner. 11A Dist.

Date of Offense: December 20, 1927

  • Victim Name: Manikowski, Edward
  • DefendantName: Dirzins, Benjamin
  • Address: 4406 Western Ave
  • Case Number: 4406 Western Ave
  • Case Description: Manikowski, Edward � Age 17 � Fatally shot at 6:45 PM, 12/20/27, in a public garage at 4406 Western Ave., by Benjamin Dirzins (20) who was examining a shotgun � On 12/29/27 Dirzins was exonerated by the Coroner. (was not booked for homicide). 13 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 26, 1927

  • Victim Name: McGaffrey, Mary
  • DefendantName: Egelston, James
  • Address: 1035 Monroe St.
  • Case Number: 1035 Monroe St.
  • Case Description: McGaffney, Mary � Age 50 � Accidentally shot to death at 9PM, in her home, 1035 Monroe St., by a stray bullet from gun held in the hand of James Egelston who was firing at a burglar in the rear of his home, 1043 Monroe St. Egelston was booked for manslaughter but on 11/29/27 was exonerated by the Coroner and on 12/1/27 was discharged by Judge Luster. 19 Dist. [128]

Date of Offense: January 4, 1925

  • Victim Name: Nelson, Pearl
  • DefendantName: McClaren, Henry
  • Address: 5825 So. State St.
  • Case Number: 5825 So. State St.
  • Case Description: Nelson, Pearl - Age 31 - Colored - Shot to death at 3:45 AM, at home, 5825 5825 So. State St., by a stray bullet from gun in the hands of Henry McClaren who was engaged in a quarrel with another Negro. Mrs. Nelson had no part in the quarrel. On 1/5/25 McClaren was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 3/12/25 - to Joliet Pen. - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: August 20, 1926

  • Victim Name: Nicroda, Louis
  • DefendantName: Nicrota, Alfred
  • Address: 2263 Wentworth Ave.
  • Case Number: 2263 Wentworth Ave.
  • Case Description: Nicrota, Louis - Age 9 - Shot to death, accidentally, with an automatic pistol, at home, 2263 Wentworth Ave., by another juvenile, Alfred Nicrota, who was exonerated 8/21/26. 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 26, 1926

  • Victim Name: Nelson, Edena
  • DefendantName: Mead, Marry
  • Address: 5822 Indiana Ave.
  • Case Number: 5822 Indiana Ave.
  • Case Description: Nelson, Edna - Age 10 - Accidentally shot to death at 5822 Indiana Ave. by 5 year old Harry Mead, who was playing with his father's revolver which he discovered on a closet shelf. On 11/17/26 Harry was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1925

  • Victim Name: Ozelis, John
  • DefendantName: Liddi, Nick
  • Address: 1032 So. Racine Ave.
  • Case Number: 1032 So. Racine Ave.
  • Case Description: Ozelis, John - Age 32 - Shot to death at 12:04 AM, at 1032 So. Racine Ave., 2nd flat rear, by a stray bullet which came thru a window. Two New Year celebrants. Nick Liddi and Annunzio Redogna, were held by the Coroner 1/6/25 on charge of Manslaughter. 16 Dist. Jan. 1925 No Bills on both.

Date of Offense: July 31, 1927

  • Victim Name: O'Donnell, Juanita
  • DefendantName: Halter, Ernest
  • Address: 1432 N. Clark St.
  • Case Number: 1432 N. Clark St.
  • Case Description: O'Donnell, Juanita - Age 35 - Shot to death at 2:16 AM, 7/31/27, in her home, 1432 N. Clark St., supposedly accidentally by Ernest Halter who exchanged shots with the woman's husband, Wm. O'Donnell, when the latter discovered the two together in his flat. Halter was killed by O'Donnell. 29 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 13, 1927

  • Victim Name: Obregon, Maultins
  • DefendantName: Wheeler, Cora
  • Address: 1346 So. Sangamon St.
  • Case Number: 1346 So. Sangamon St.
  • Case Description: Obregon, Maultine � Age 30 � Death due to a gun shot wound received 11/13/27 in his home, 1346 So. Sangamon St., when Cora Wheeler, of the same address, accidentally shot him when she playfully pointed a gun at him. On 11/21/27 Cora was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: October 20, 1925

  • Victim Name: Przylski, Virginia
  • DefendantName: Malaski, Stanley
  • Address: 2582 Elston ave.
  • Case Number: 2582 Elston ave.
  • Case Description: Przylski, Virginia � Age 7 � Shot to death at 2582 Elston Ave. while attending a birthday party, by a boy, Stanley Malaski, 13 years old, with an old rifle. On 10/21/25 the Coroner declared it �accidental.� 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 14, 1925

  • Victim Name: Perry, Frank
  • DefendantName: Moore, Alene
  • Address: 2922 Prairie ave
  • Case Number: 2922 Prairie ave
  • Case Description: Perry, Frank � Age 34 � Colored � Fatally shot 3AM, 11/14/25, in Apt. 1 - 2922 Prairie Ave., while struggling with Alene Moore for the possession of a revolver. On 11/24/25 � the Coroner pronounced it �accidental� and exonerated the woman. 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 15, 1926

  • Victim Name: Ponzio, Julius
  • DefendantName: Chialiva, Basil
  • Address: 1017 S. Wabash
  • Case Number: 1017 S. Wabash
  • Case Description: Ponzio, Julius � Age 18 � Fatally shot 7/15/26 at 1017 So. Wabash Ave., accidentally, by Basil Chialiva, who was showing him a gun. On 7/17/26 Chialiva was exonerated by the Coroner. 1A Dist.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1927

  • Victim Name: Potratz, Frank
  • DefendantName: Oerter, Lawrence
  • Address: 3345 N. Ashland
  • Case Number: 3345 N. Ashland
  • Case Description: Potratz, Frank - Age 23 - Accidentally shot and fatally wounded 6/10/27 at 3345 N. Ashland Ave., with an automatic pistol by his nephew, Lawrence Oerter, who was cleaning the weapon. On 6/15/27 Oerter was exonerated by the Coroner. 31 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 28, 1927

  • Victim Name: Poltrack, Arthur
  • DefendantName: Foerst, Henry
  • Address: 2407 Ballard st.
  • Case Number: 2407 Ballard st.
  • Case Description: Poltrack, Arthur - Age 26 - Fatally shot at 3:35 AM, 7/28/27, while attempting to force entrance into basement of 2407 Ballard St., by the occupant, Henry Foerst, who mistook him for a burglar. On 8/4/27 Foerst was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 26, 1925

  • Victim Name: Reich, John
  • DefendantName: Steiff, Robt.
  • Address: 4006 Carroll av.
  • Case Number: 4006 Carroll av.
  • Case Description: Reich, John - Age 4 - Fatally shot with a .22 calibre rifle, at home, 4006 Carroll Ave., by a 12 year old boy, robt. Steiff, who was on 3/27/25, exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 3, 1925

  • Victim Name: Rose, Celia
  • DefendantName: Cody, James
  • Address: 4709 Schubert
  • Case Number: 4709 Schubert
  • Case Description: Rose, Celia - Age 27 - Shot to death at 5:50 AM, at home, 4709 Schubert St., with an automatic pistol, in some unknown manner. The only witness, James Cody, a roomer for whom she was preparing breakfast, declared she had given the gun to her 18 months old baby as a pacifier. On 6/4/25 Cody was exonerated by the Coroner. 26 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 14, 1925

  • Victim Name: Richards, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Wordlow, Alfred
  • Address: 3304 Vernon av.
  • Case Number: 3304 Vernon av.
  • Case Description: Richards, Andrew - Age 26 - Fatally shot 4:15 AM, 11/14/25, in front of 3304 Vernon Ave., by Patrolman Wm. O'Donnell, of D.B. Ford Squad, who, on the same date, was exonerated by the Coroner. The squad came upon Richards, a Yellow Cab chauffeur being held up by a Negro Alfred Wordlow, and O'Donnell covered Wordlow with his gun. Wordlow struck at the gun, which was discharged, the bullet striking Richardson. The Coroner's Jury declared it "accidental." On 11/17/25 Wordlow was held to the Grand Jury for murder in bonds of $100,000 by Judge Lyle. Nov. 1925 No Bill on Wordlow.

Date of Offense: December 10, 1927

  • Victim Name: Rodriguez, Ambrosio
  • DefendantName: Garcia, Epinenio
  • Address: 736 Bunker st.
  • Case Number: 736 Bunker st.
  • Case Description: Rodriguez, Ambrosio- Age 3 - Mex. - Accidentally shot to death at 10 AM, 12/10/27, in the kitchen of his home, 736 Bunker St., by 6 year old Epinenio Garcia, who had found and was playing with a 22 calibre rifle. On 12/13/27 Garcia was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 6, 1925

  • Victim Name: Simon, Mack
  • DefendantName: Anderson, Frank
  • Address: 2713 Dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 2713 Dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Simon, Mack -Age 17- Colored - Shot to death at home, 2713 Dearborn St., by a stray bullet from a gun in the hands of Frank Anderson, while the latter and another Negro were struggling for possession of the weapon. On 1/7/25 Anderson was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 2 Dist. 3/24/25 - to Joliet Pen. - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: January 13, 1925

  • Victim Name: Sheiden, John
  • DefendantName: Heirens, Peter
  • Address: Sacramento & Birchwood ave.
  • Case Number: Sacramento & Birchwood ave.
  • Case Description: Sheiden, John - Age 53 - Fatally shot in a field at Sacramento and Birchwood Aves., accidentally, by his friend, Peter Heirens, while they were hunting rabbits. On 1/13/25 Heirins was exonerated by the Coroner. 34 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 21, 1925

  • Victim Name: Simmons, Will
  • DefendantName: Simmons, Ruth
  • Address: 1223 S. Peoria st.
  • Case Number: 1223 S. Peoria st.
  • Case Description: Simmons, Will - Age 38 - Colored - Fatally shot 6:12 PM, 1/21/25, at home, 1223 So. Peoria St., accidentally, by his wife, Ruth Simmons, who was removing a revolver from a pantry shelf. On 1/28/25 Ruth was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 30, 1925

  • Victim Name: Stocco, Charles
  • DefendantName: Malveca, Tony
  • Address: 1807 N. Winchester
  • Case Number: 1807 N. Winchester
  • Case Description: Stocco, Charles � Age 7 � Accidentally shot to death on the rear porch of 1807 N. Winchester Ave., by another little boy, Tony Malveca, who was exonerated by the Coroner 5/1/25. 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 26, 1925

  • Victim Name: Schuett, Clifford
  • DefendantName: May, Eugene
  • Address: 5210 Berkeley
  • Case Number: 5210 Berkeley
  • Case Description: Schuett, Clifford � Age 29 � Shot to death 2:30 PM, in garage at 5210 Berkeley Ave., accidentally, by Eugene May, who aws showing him a revolver. On 9/28/25 May was exonerated by the Coroner. 4th Dist.

Date of Offense: June 2, 1926

  • Victim Name: Scotti, James
  • DefendantName: Pedone, Joseph
  • Address: California & Mozart
  • Case Number: California & Mozart
  • Case Description: Scotti, James � Age 13 � Accidentally shot to death in 73rd St., between California Ave. and Mozart St., by another boy, Joseph Pedone, age 15, who was shooting at tin cans with a 12 gauge shotgun. On 2/8/26 Pedone was exonerated by the Coroner. 11A Dist.

Date of Offense: October 31, 1926

  • Victim Name: Sullivan, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Sullivan, John
  • Address: 625 W. 61st pl.
  • Case Number: 625 W. 61st pl.
  • Case Description: Sullivan, Wm. - Age 29 - Shot to death at 1:30 AM, at his brother's home, 625 W. 61st Place, when they grappled during an altercation following a moonshine party. On 10/31/26 John Sullivan was booked for murder but on 11/9/26 was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced it accidental. On 11/10/26 he was discharged by Judge Helander. 11 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 5, 1925

  • Victim Name: Tannerelli, Kate
  • DefendantName: Tannerelli, Mike
  • Address: 532 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 532 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Tannerelli, Kate - Age 23 - Fatally shot 6:30 PM, 9/5/25, at home, 532 So. Halsted St., by her husband, Mike, accidentally, while he was cleaning a revolver. On 9/9/25 Tannerelli was exonerated by the Coroner. 19 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 11, 1926

  • Victim Name: Taylor, Lottie
  • DefendantName: Jones, Ed
  • Address: 4400 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 4400 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Taylor, Lottie - Age 30 - Colored- Died from a gunshot wound received 4/11/26 accidentally, in a basement of 4400 Wabash Ave., when the gun fell to the floor and discharged while being removed from the top of a piano by one Ed. Jones. On 4/26/26 Jones was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 4, 1926

  • Victim Name: Tucker, Major
  • DefendantName: Jackson, Clifford
  • Address: 2034 Dearborn St.
  • Case Number: 2034 Dearborn St.
  • Case Description: Tucker, Major - Age 49 - Colored- Killed on steps at side entrance of his home, 2034 Dearborn St., by a stray bullet fired by Clifford Jackson, age 16, who shot at some boys. On 8/4/26 Jackson was held by the Coroner together with Wm. Weatherby, age 15, Rudolph Andrews, age 16, and Henry Stubbs, age 16, all colored, as accessories. 1A Dist. Sept. 1926 No Bill on Weatherby. 10/19/26 other 3 to Juvenile Court - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: March 20, 1927

  • Victim Name: taylor, edward
  • DefendantName: Taylor, Wm.
  • Address: 4755 forrestville ave.
  • Case Number: 4755 forrestville ave.
  • Case Description: Taylor, Edward - Age 14 - Colored - Accidentally shot to death at home, 4755 Forrestville Ave., by his 12 year old brother, Wm. Taylor, who was exonerated by the Coroner 3/21/27. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 10, 1926

  • Victim Name: VerHagen, Peter
  • DefendantName: Van Alphen, Henry
  • Address: 6358 Vernon Ave
  • Case Number: 6358 Vernon Ave
  • Case Description: Ver Hagen, Peter - Age 37- Shot to death at 5:45 PM, in his home, 6358 Vernon Ave., while at the supper table, by his brother-in-law, Henry Van Alphen, who took a 25 cal. automatic out of his pocket which fired as he placed it on the table. On 5/11/26 Van Alphen was held by the Coroner. 5th Dist. May 1926 No Bill.

Date of Offense: December 18, 1925

  • Victim Name: Williams, Roosevelt
  • DefendantName: Jackon, Eddie
  • Address: 3410 Calumet Ave.
  • Case Number: 3410 Calumet Ave.
  • Case Description: Williams, Roosevelt - Age 18 - Colored - Shot to death at 12:35 PM, in 1st fl., 3410 Calumet Ave., by Eddie Jackson, who was quarreling with another negro, Lloyd Moxley. Jackson fired a Moxley and hit Williams. On 12/19/25 Jackson was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. 3/25/26 - Jackson Acquitted - Gemmill.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1926

  • Victim Name: Williams, Walter
  • DefendantName: Thomas, John William
  • Address: 1728 Fulton St
  • Case Number: 1728 Fulton St
  • Case Description: Williams, Walter - Age 35 - Colored - Fatally shot 3:50 PM, at 1728 Fulton St. accidentally, by John Wm. Thomas, who was handling a 25 cal. automatic. On 12/28/26 Thomas was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 23, 1927

  • Victim Name: Wilogalski, John
  • DefendantName: Nashi, Richard
  • Address: 3811 N. Robey St
  • Case Number: 3811 N. Robey St
  • Case Description: Wilogalski, John - Age 30 - Fatally shot 7 PM, 2/23/27, in alley rear of 3811 N. Robey St., by Patrolman Richard Nash, who was shot to death by Probationary Patrolman Frank Runowski. The latter, accompanied by deceased and Michael Mohr were mistaken by Nash for holdups and he wounded all three. On 3/3/27 all concerned were exonerated by the Coroner. 32 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 28, 1927

  • Victim Name: Webb, Harry
  • DefendantName: Sercher, Charles
  • Address: 2639 Washington Blvd
  • Case Number: 2639 Washington Blvd
  • Case Description: Webb, Harry - Age 14 - Accidentally shot to death at his home, 2639 Washington Blvd., by another juvenile, Charles Sercher, who, on 5/31/27, was exonerated by the Coroner. 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: October 3, 1927

  • Victim Name: Woods, Harry
  • DefendantName: Allen, Maxine
  • Address: 677 N. Clark St.
  • Case Number: 677 N. Clark St.
  • Case Description: Woods, Harry - Age 28 - Died from a gunshot wound sustained 10:15 PM, 10/3/27, in a restaurant at 677 N. Clark St. at the hands of Maxine Allen who was firing at a former suitor but instead shot Woods and wounded a bystander. The woman escaped and her arrest was recommended by the Coroner 10/14/27. 28th Dist.

Date of Offense: October 13, 1926

  • Victim Name: Yorchik, Walter
  • DefendantName: Nowak, Robert
  • Address: 1344 N. Ridgeway Ave
  • Case Number: 1344 N. Ridgeway Ave
  • Case Description: Yorchik, Walter - Age 8 - Accidentally shot to death in the kitchen of 1344 N. Ridgeway Ave., while visiting Robt. Nowak, age 12, who found the gun visiting Robt. Nowak, age 12, who found the gun in a dresser. On 10/14/26 Robert was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 10, 1926

  • Victim Name: Zblewski, Agnes
  • DefendantName: Keane, Michael J.
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Zblewski, Agnes - Age 30 - Fatally shot at 10:30 PM, 7/10/26, in front of her home, 1024 W. 32 St., by a stray bullet from the revolver of Patrolman Michael J. Keane, who was firing at the occupants of an auto. On 7/13/26 Keane was exonerated by the Coroner. 14 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 21, 1927

  • Victim Name: Zeilinski, Paulina
  • DefendantName: Zeilinski, Walter
  • Address: 6548 Devon Ave
  • Case Number: 6548 Devon Ave
  • Case Description: Zeilinski, Pauline - Age 58 - Died from a gunshot wound received 2 PM, 4/21/27 in her home, 6548 Devon Ave., when a gun in the hands of her song Walter, was accidentally discharged. On 4/27/27 Walter was exonerated by the Coroner. 27 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 19, 1929

  • Victim Name: Anzalone, Leonard
  • DefendantName: Anzalone, Jeanette
  • Address: 2818 Arthington st.
  • Case Number: 2818 Arthington st.
  • Case Description: Anzalone, Leonard - Age 3 - Fatally shot 6/19/29, accidentally, by his mother, Jeanette Anzalone, at home, 2818 Arthington St. On 6/20/29 Mrs. Anzalone was exonerated by the Coroner. 23 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1928

  • Victim Name: Brookins, James
  • DefendantName: Porter, Lawrence
  • Address: 3936 State st.
  • Case Number: 3936 State st.
  • Case Description: Brookins, James - Age 35- Colored - Died from a gunshot wound received 10 PM 2/19/28 at 3936 State St. while attempting, it was alleged, to force his way into the home of Lawrence Porter, where he had some clothes. The Coroner's Jury decided the shooting was accidental and exonerated Porter on 2/27/28. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 27, 1928

  • Victim Name: Bradley, John
  • DefendantName: Gregory, Louis
  • Address: 5761 Richmond st.
  • Case Number: 5761 Richmond st.
  • Case Description: Bradley, John - Age 28 - Shot to death at 9:30 PM, 7/27/28, while in his auto- mobile, in the vicinity of 5761 Richmond St., by a bullet from a 22 cal. rifle in the hands of Louis Gregory, who claimed he was shooting rats. On 7/30/28 Gregory was held by the Coroner. 40 Dist. 11/8/28 - Acquitted - Williams.

Date of Offense: July 27, 1928

  • Victim Name: Boyle, Mabel
  • DefendantName: Spielman, Julius
  • Address: 418 S. Western ave.
  • Case Number: 418 S. Western ave.
  • Case Description: Boyle, Mabel - Age 45 - Fatally shot at about 3:30 AM, 7/27 in a flat at 418 So. Western Ave., while Julius Spielman and George Wallace were struggling for the possession of a gun which Wallace had used to fire at Mrs. Wallace. All were drunk. On 7/31/28 Spielman and Wallace were held by the coroner, Wallace as accessory. 27 Dist. 11/8/28 Spielman acquitted - Rush. 1/17/29 - Wallace N/P - Rush.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1929

  • Victim Name: Bouvin, Ruth
  • DefendantName: Murphy, Leon
  • Address: 1101 N. LaSalle st.
  • Case Number: 1101 N. LaSalle st.
  • Case Description: Bouvin, Ruth - Age 25 - Shot to death at 5:55 PM, 2/19/29, in the home of Leon Murphy, age 14, at 1101 N. LaSalle St. Leon accidentally discharged the weapon while playfully threatening her with it. On 2/20/29 he was exonerated by the Coroner. 35 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 16, 1929

  • Victim Name: Boro, Rose
  • DefendantName: Boro, John
  • Address: 434 Newton st. 2nd fl.
  • Case Number: 434 Newton st. 2nd fl.
  • Case Description: Boro, Rose - Age 20 - Accidentally shot to death at 6 PM, in her home, 2nd fl., 934 Newton St., by her husband, John Bors, who was cleaning a revolver. On 3/18/29 Boro was exonerated by the Coroner. 29 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 26, 1929

  • Victim Name: Branch, Clarence
  • DefendantName: Brown, Lemwood
  • Address: 551 E. 67th st. 1st apt.
  • Case Number: 551 E. 67th st. 1st apt.
  • Case Description: Branch, Clarence - Age 17 - Colored - Accidentally shot to death in 1st Apt., 551 E. 67th St., home of a boy friend, Lemwood Brown, age 15, who was examining a revolver. On 11/27/29 Brown was exonerated by the Coroner. 7 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 2, 1930

  • Victim Name: Budz, Michael
  • DefendantName: Budz, Mrs.
  • Address: 2025 James st.
  • Case Number: 2025 James st.
  • Case Description: Budz, Michael - Age 20 - Accidentally shot to death at 10:20 PM, 1/2/30, in a bedroom of his home, 2025 James St., by his wife, Mildred Budz, who also wounded herself in the hand. On 1/3/30 Mrs. Budz was exonerated by the Coroner. 17 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 26, 1930

  • Victim Name: Bonano, Ralph
  • DefendantName: Sordi, sam
  • Address: 847 W. Taylor st., 3rd fl. Rear
  • Case Number: 847 W. Taylor st., 3rd fl. Rear
  • Case Description: Bonano, Ralph - Age 42 - Death due to a gunshot wound received 11:45 PM, 2/26/30, in 3rd fl., rear 847 W. Taylor St., at the hands of Sam Sordi who was blind drunk. Bonano tried to awaken Sordi who was alseep at a table when the latter got up and began shooting. On 3/20/30 Sordi was exonerated by the Coroner whose opinion was that it was an accident. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 6, 1930

  • Victim Name: Budrick, John
  • DefendantName: Budrick, Bruno
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Budrick, John -Age 60 - Fatally shot at 12:45 AM, 4/6/30, by his son, Bruno Budrick, who mistook him for a burglar. They both heard someone attempting to break into their garage in the rear of their home and the elder Budrick, unknown to his son, had gone out first to investigate. The son followed with a gun and shot his father whom he did not recognize. 4/15/30 Exon. by the Coroner. 19 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 28, 1928

  • Victim Name: Canty, Leo
  • DefendantName: Lowery, Thos M
  • Address: 47th and Halsted
  • Case Number: 47th and Halsted
  • Case Description: Canty, Leo - Age 30 - Fatally shot 8:25 PM, 1/28/28, at the N.E. corner of 47th & Halsted Sts., by Patrolman Thos. M. Lowery. Canty had an argument over fare with a street car conductor in which Lowery took a hand. Canty knocked Lowery down and tried to disarm him and was shot. On 2/21/28 Lowery was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced the shooting accidental. 18 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 6, 1928

  • Victim Name: Clay, Helen
  • DefendantName: Clay, Wm
  • Address: 701 E 31st st
  • Case Number: 701 E 31st st
  • Case Description: Clay, Helen - Age 21 - Shot to death at 7:10 PM, 9/6/28, in her home, 701 E. 31st St., by her husband, Wm. Clay, as she sat in his lap. Clay alleged it was an accident. On 9/7/28 the Coroner's Jury rendered an open verdict. Clay was not booked. 19th Dist.

Date of Offense: September 28, 1928

  • Victim Name: Caldwell, Dora
  • DefendantName: Lee, John
  • Address: 4523 St Lawrence
  • Case Number: 4523 St Lawrence
  • Case Description: Caldwell, Dora - Age 50 - Colored - Died from a gunshot wound received 9:15 PM, 9/28/28, in her home, 4523 St. Lawrence Ave., at the hands of John Lee of the same address. On 10/8/28 Lee was booked for manslaughter but on 10/11/28 was exonerated by the Coroner who declared it an accidental shooting. On 10/13/28 Lee was discharged by Judge Heller. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 24, 1930

  • Victim Name: Chiarenza, Philomina
  • DefendantName: Chiarenza, Matthew
  • Address: 4517 S St Louis
  • Case Number: 4517 S St Louis
  • Case Description: Chiarenza, Philomena - Age 20 - Fatally shot at about 2AM, 4/24/30, in her home, 4517 So. St. Louis Ave., by her husband, Matthew, who upon being awakened by noises in the darkened flat, mistook her for a burglar and shot her. On 4/25/30 he was exonerated by the Coroner. 20 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 17, 1930

  • Victim Name: Cullen, Fred
  • DefendantName: Teskey, Vincent
  • Address: 5142 S Winchester
  • Case Number: 5142 S Winchester
  • Case Description: Cullen, Fred - Age 56 - Shot to death with a rifle at 7:30 PM, 5/17/30, on the front porch of his home, 5142 So. Winchester Ave., by his neighbor, Vincent Tesky, who intended the bullet for his wife who sought protection from her enraged husband. Tesky then turned the weapon upon himself and committed suicide. 17 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 12, 1928

  • Victim Name: Duffy, Francis
  • DefendantName: Farr, Edward
  • Address: 6356 Harvard Ave
  • Case Number: 6356 Harvard Ave
  • Case Description: Duffy, Francis - Age 32 - Fatally shot at 1:06 AM, 6/12/28, in alley rear of 6356 Harvard Ave., by Patrolman Edward Farr and Harry Schmidek, who fired at three men in a roadster who had tried to assault a Yellow Cab chauffeur. On 6/29/28 the coroner pronounced it accidental and exonerated the officers. 15 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 27, 1928

  • Victim Name: Davis, Herbert
  • DefendantName: Benson, Wm, "Buzanis"
  • Address: 607 S. Cicero Ave
  • Case Number: 607 S. Cicero Ave
  • Case Description: Davis, herbert - Age 23 - Colored - Shot to death at 7:30 AM, 8/27/28, in kitchen of restaurant at 607 So. Cicero Ave., by Wm. Benson, alias Buzanis, a Greek night cook, who was playing with a revolver. Benson escaped and his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 9, 1929

  • Victim Name: Daney, Donald
  • DefendantName: Dancy, Claudius
  • Address: 543 67th st
  • Case Number: 543 67th st
  • Case Description: Dancy, Donald � Age 22 � Colored � Died from gunshot wound received 6/9/29 in his home, 3rd fl., 543 E. 67th St., while his brother, Claudius Dancy was practicing drawing a revolver. On 6/18/29 Claudius was exonerated by the Coroner. 7 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 29, 1929

  • Victim Name: draka, John
  • DefendantName: Mastanski, Alex
  • Address: 1735 N winchester
  • Case Number: 1735 N winchester
  • Case Description: Draka, John � Age 60 � Fatally shot 4:35 PM, 12/29/29, in a vacant flat at 1735 N. Winchester Ave., by Alex Mastanski, who was booked for murder 12/30/29. On 1/4/30 the Coroner pronounced it an accidental shooting and exonerated Mastanski who also was discharged 1/7/30 by Judge Helander. 29 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 15, 1929

  • Victim Name: Eley, Sylvester
  • DefendantName: Eley, Geneva
  • Address: 1841 Maypole Ave.
  • Case Number: 1841 Maypole Ave.
  • Case Description: Eley, Sylvester - Age 29 - Colored - Shot to death at 10:30 AM, 12/15/29 in his home, 1841 Maypole Ave., by his 12 yr. old daughter, Geneva Eley, whom the Coroner exonerated 12/16/29, pronouncing it accidental. Eley was quarreling with and attempting to stab his wife when Geneva drew the gun from his pocket "and it was discharged." 27 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 17, 1928

  • Victim Name: Ferwerda, Alice
  • DefendantName: Ferwerda, Richard
  • Address: 5819 Augusta St.
  • Case Number: 5819 Augusta St.
  • Case Description: Ferwerda, Alice - Age 18 - Shot to death at 8:30 PM, 2/17/28, at home, 5819 Augusta St., by her father, Richard Ferwerda, who did not know the weapon was loaded. Alice was playing patriotic pieces on a piano while her parents paraded around, her father with a rifle, he went thru the manual of arms and aimed the rifle at her. On 2/18/28 he was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 22, 1928

  • Victim Name: Graham, Walter C.
  • DefendantName: Bedard, Arthur
  • Address: 1602 W. 47th St.
  • Case Number: 1602 W. 47th St.
  • Case Description: Graham, Walter C. - Age 25 - Bandit - Accidentally shot to death at 9:50 PM, 1/22/28, in rear of 1602 W. 47th St., by Special Officer Arthur Bedard, who had placed him under arrest for attempting to rob the cashier�s of the People�s Theatre at 47th St. and Marshfield Ave. In the crush which followed the capture, Bedards gun was accidentally discharged. On 1/23/28 Bedard was exonerated by the Coroner. 17 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 1, 1928

  • Victim Name: Gray, Marie
  • DefendantName: Kazanow, Martin
  • Address: 2910 N. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 2910 N. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Gray, Marie - Age 23 - Accidentally shot to death at 11:35 PM, 11/1/28, in her home, 2910 N. Halsted St., by her sweetheart, Morton Kazanow, who had brought the weapon for her protection. Kazanow was booked for manslaughter but on 11/9/28 was exonerated by the Coroner and the case was nolle prossed by Judge Schwaba. 37 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1929

  • Victim Name: Grabski, Klemens
  • DefendantName: Grabski, Helen
  • Address: 2027 Charleston St.
  • Case Number: 2027 Charleston St.
  • Case Description: Grabski, Klemens - Age 18 - Accidentally fatally shot at 9:20 AM, 3/18/29, on the rear porch of his home, 2027 Charleston St., by his mother, Helen Grabski, wh was examining a gun which the boy said he had found. On 3/19/29 Mrs. Grabski was exonerated by the Coroner. 32 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 4, 1929

  • Victim Name: Gagliano, Rose
  • DefendantName: Gagliano, Frank
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Gagliano, Rose - Age 44 - Shot to death at 1 PM, 7/4/29, accidentally, by her son, Frank Gagliano, age 19, while celebrating . On 7/5/29 Frank was booked for murder but was exonerated by the Coroner on 7/9/29. He was discharged by Judge Lyle on the same day. 29 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 24, 1930

  • Victim Name: Graffe, Walter
  • DefendantName: Graffe, William
  • Address: 4956 S. Marshfield Ave
  • Case Number: 4956 S. Marshfield Ave
  • Case Description: Graffe, Walter - Age 3 - Death due to a gunshot wound received 5:15 PM, 1/24/30, in his home, 4956 So. Marshfield Ave., at the hands of his brother, William, age 4 and a half, who found the weapon in a cubbord. Accidental shooting. 17 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 25, 1930

  • Victim Name: Girstanus, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Urobowski, John
  • Address: 714 W. 14th Place
  • Case Number: 714 W. 14th Place
  • Case Description: Girstanus, Stanley - Age 16 - Death due to a gunshot wound received 6/25/30, when another juvenile, one John Ukobowski, accidentally discharged a 22 calibre revolver, at deceased�s home, 714 W. 14th Place. On 7/5/30 Ukobowski was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1928

  • Victim Name: Hunt, James B.
  • DefendantName: Robertson, Hersel
  • Address: 17 E. 24th St.
  • Case Number: 17 E. 24th St.
  • Case Description: Hunt, James B. � Age 52 � Died from a gunshot wound received accidentally at 7:20 PM, 2/19/28, at 17 E. 24th St., while Hersel Robertson was examining a revolver which he thought was empty. On 4/2/28 Robertson was exonerated by the coroner. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 27, 1928

  • Victim Name: Harmon, Felix
  • DefendantName: Bryan, Dennis
  • Address: 55 E. 31st St
  • Case Number: 55 E. 31st St
  • Case Description: Harmon, Felix � Age 8 � Colored � Fatally shot 8/27/28 at 55 E. 31st St., accidentally by his playmate Dennis Bryan, age 13, who was playing with a loaded gun. Bryan was exonerated by the Coroner 8/29/28. 4 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 17, 1925

  • Victim Name: Harland, Katie
  • DefendantName: Harland, John
  • Address: 4840 S. Federal St.
  • Case Number: 4840 S. Federal St.
  • Case Description: Harland, Katie � Age 43 � Colored � Fatally shot 9/14/29, in her home, 4840 So. Federal St., by her husband, John Harland, who, while loading the weapon, accidentally discharged it. On 9/16/29 he was exonerated by the Coroner. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 10, 1930

  • Victim Name: Haferkamp, Robert
  • DefendantName: Horn, Leo
  • Address: 2025 N. Racine Ave.
  • Case Number: 2025 N. Racine Ave.
  • Case Description: Haferkamp, Robt. � Age 30 � Lincoln Park Police: Accidentally shot to death at 3:30 AM, 3/10/30, in 3rd fl., 2025 N. Racine Ave., by Leo Horn, another L.P. Police Officer. Horn was booked for murder but on 3/20/30 he was exonerated by the Coronerwho pronounced it an accident. On 3/21/30 he was discharged by Judge Sbarboro. 36 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 8, 1930

  • Victim Name: Hanson, John
  • DefendantName: Michalak, John
  • Address: 5240 Foster Ave.
  • Case Number: 5240 Foster Ave.
  • Case Description: Hanson, John � Age 13 � Died from a gunshot wound received 11:40 AM, 3/8/30, on the front porch of 5240 Foster Ave. while he and a playmate, John Michalak, were playing with a 32 cal. rifle which the latter accidentally discharged. On 5/10/30 Michalak was exonerated by the Coroner. 33 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1930

  • Victim Name: Hensley, Geo
  • DefendantName: Brown, Came
  • Address: 4060 Dearborn St.
  • Case Number: 4060 Dearborn St.
  • Case Description: Hensley, Geo. � Age 38 � Colored � Accidentally shot to death at 5:15 PM, 6/28/30, in a grocery store at 4060 Dearborn St., by Carrie Brown, colored, who was exonerated by the Coroner on 6/30/30. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 16, 1930

  • Victim Name: Hayes, Robert
  • DefendantName: Williams, Percy
  • Address: 445 E. 43st
  • Case Number: 445 E. 43st
  • Case Description: Hayes, Robt. � Age 21 � Colored � Accidentally shot to death at 2 AM, 11/16/30, in a store at 455 E. 43 St., by a Negro, Percy Williams, of 6630 Eberhardt Ave., who was shooting rats. Robt. Smith also was wounded. On 11/17/30 Williams was exonerated by the Coroner. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 24, 1928

  • Victim Name: Jones, Ren
  • DefendantName: Munson, Robert
  • Address: 4626 N. Racine
  • Case Number: 4626 N. Racine
  • Case Description: Jones, Ren- Age 23 - Fatally shot 2/24/28, accidentally, in his home, 4626 N. Racine Ave., by Robert Munson, who was cleaning a gun. On 2/27/28 Munson was exonerated by the Coroner. 38 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 23, 1928

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Butler
  • DefendantName: Johnson, Bessie
  • Address: 4032 Indiana Ave.
  • Case Number: 4032 Indiana Ave.
  • Case Description: Johnson, Butler - Age 32 - Colored - Fatally shot at 10 PM, 6/23/28, in his home, 4032 Indiana Ave., by his wife, Bessie Johnson, who was exonerated 6/29/28 by the Coroner, who declared it accidental. On 6/28 Bessie was booked for manslaughter but the case was nolle prossed 6/30/28 by Judge Fairbank. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: October 7, 1928

  • Victim Name: King, Jack
  • DefendantName: Treese, Harold
  • Address: 713 Rush St.
  • Case Number: 713 Rush St.
  • Case Description: King, Jack � Age 26 � Fatally shot 10:40 PM, 10/7/28, in his home, 713 Rush St. during a party by his friend, Harold Treese, who was fooling with Kings car. On 10/9/28 Treese was exonerated by the Coroner. (Not booked) 35 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 22, 1929

  • Victim Name: Kaplan, Howard
  • DefendantName: Dolinsky, Louis
  • Address: 3047 Racine Ave
  • Case Number: 3047 Racine Ave
  • Case Description: Kaplan, Howard � Age 19 � Accidentally shot to death at 11:30 PM, 3/22/29, at 3047 Racine Ave., during an initiation of members into the �Royal Order of Skulls� by Louis Dolinsky. On 3/23/29 Dolinsky, who was not booked, was exonerated by the Coroner. 37 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 21, 1930

  • Victim Name: Kellen, Frank
  • DefendantName: Bates, John
  • Address: 2339 Greenleaf Ave
  • Case Number: 2339 Greenleaf Ave
  • Case Description: Kellen, Frank � Age 22 � Fatally shot at 11:15 AM, 6/21/30, in his father�s greenhouse at 2339 Greenleaf Ave., by a 13 yr. old boy, John Bates, who was target practicing with a 22 cal. rifle in the basement of his home, 2330 Lunt Ave. On 6/23/30 Bates was exonerated. 41 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 5, 1930

  • Victim Name: Kulczycki, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Zovill, Henry
  • Address: 4731 S. Justine St.
  • Case Number: 4731 S. Justine St.
  • Case Description: Kulczycki, Andrew � Age 22- Shot to death at 7:15 PM, 12/5/30, in a flat at 4731 So. Justine St., home of a friend, Henry Zovill, who accidentally discharged a revolver he had been showing him. Zovill surrendered at the inquest on 12/11/30 and was exonerated by the Coroner. (Not booked). 17 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 23, 1928

  • Victim Name: Layman, Roy
  • DefendantName: Layman, Jennie
  • Address: 2600 S. State st. apt 419
  • Case Number: 2600 S. State st. apt 419
  • Case Description: Layman, Roy - Age 35 - Shot to death at 8:35 PM, 2/23/28, in his home, Apt. 419 2600 So. State St., while struggling with his wife, Jennie Layman, for the possession of a gun when they quarreled. On 2/24/28 Mrs. Layman was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced the shooting accidental. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 11, 1928

  • Victim Name: Lucarz, Walter
  • DefendantName: Lucarz, Frank
  • Address: 317 E. 120th pl.
  • Case Number: 317 E. 120th pl.
  • Case Description: Lucarz, Walter - Age 9 - Fatally shot 4/11/28 in front of 317 E. 120th Place, by his 15 year old brother, Frank, (accidentally) who was playing with a 22 calibre rifle. On 4/14/28 Frank was exonerated by the Coroner. 12th Dist.

Date of Offense: August 16, 1930

  • Victim Name: Leggett, Hannah
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Orleans and Wendell sts.
  • Case Number: Orleans and Wendell sts.
  • Case Description: Leggett, Hannah - Age 27 - Colored - Fatally shot at 11:20 PM, 8/16/30, at the S.W. corner of Orleans and Wendell Sts., by a bullet fired by one of three automobile bandits who were exchanging shots with police officers in a running battle. The bandits escaped. Their arrest for murder was recommended by the Coroner. 35 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 1, 1930

  • Victim Name: Lusader, elbert
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Lusader, Elbert - Age 35 - Fatally shot at 10:30 PM, 7/1/30, at State and Quincy Sts., while at the controls of a north-bound State St. car, by a stray bullet fired from an automobile containing three unknown men who attempted to kill Jack Zuta, vice lord of the Moran gang, soon after he had left the D.B. following questioning about the Lingle murder. Zuta was riding in Lt. Geo. Barker�s automobile, from which he escaped while Barker exchanged shots with his would-be assassins. They escaped in a smoke screen still pursued by Barker.

Date of Offense: September 3, 1930

  • Victim Name: Laurenzano, Tony
  • DefendantName: Lituna, Victor
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Laurenzano, Tony - Age 9 - Fatally shot at 3:30 PM, 9/3/30, while standing on the corner at Laflin and Polk St., by a stray bullet fired by a 13 yr. old boy, Victor Lituna, of 811 So. Laflin St., who was shooting at tin cans some distance away. This fact was not established until 9/6, after the inquest was closed and the Coroner had rendered a verdict of manslaughter. Victor and his brother, Carmen, were turned over to the Juv. Auth. And on 9/19/30 placed on probation. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 8, 1928

  • Victim Name: Manzel, John
  • DefendantName: Robt. Eggebrecht
  • Address: 2538 W. Chicago ave.
  • Case Number: 2538 W. Chicago ave.
  • Case Description: Manzel, John - Age 23 - Died from a gunshot wound received 8:05 AM, 1/8/28, in a public garage at 2538 W. Chicago Ave., while Robt. Eggebrecht was showing him an automatic pistol which was accidentally discharged. On 1/16/28 Eggebrecht was booked for manslaughter but on 1/26/28 he was exonerated by the Coroner and discharged by Judge Padden on 2/24/28. 30 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 27, 1928

  • Victim Name: Madrigal, Christina
  • DefendantName: Pulido, Trinidad
  • Address: 8827 Buffalo ave.
  • Case Number: 8827 Buffalo ave.
  • Case Description: Madrigal, Christina - Age 50 - Fatally shot at 12:05 AM, 4/27/28, in her home, 8827 Buffalo Ave., during a struggle for the possession of a gun in the hands of a roomer, named Trinidad Pulido, whose arrest (for murder) was recommended by the Coroner 4/29/28. The woman stated it was an accident. 8 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 2, 1929

  • Victim Name: Mead, Mrs. Grace
  • DefendantName: Albert Miller
  • Address: 1315 Fulton St.
  • Case Number: 1315 Fulton St.
  • Case Description: Mead, Mrs. Grace - Age 39 - Fatally shot at 9:40 PM, 1-2-29, at the front window of her home, 1st fl., 1315 Fulton St., by a bullet which came thru the window after being fired by Albert Miller, colored, in a flat, 2nd fl., 1314 St. John�s Court, said bullet going out his window. Miller was shooting at a woman with whom he quarreled. On 1/9/29 Miller�s arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 26 Dist. 10/13/33 Albert Miller brought back from Cleveland, Ohio & indicted 11/13/33 - 25 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Lynch.

Date of Offense: April 22, 1930

  • Victim Name: Morgan,James
  • DefendantName: Ida Reeder
  • Address: 5148 S. Parkway
  • Case Number: 5148 S. Parkway
  • Case Description: Morgan, James - Age 33 - Colored- Accidentally shot to death at noon, 4/22/30, in 2nd fl., 5148 So. Parkway, by one Ida Reeder, colored, who was playing with a revolver. Ida was exonerated by the Coroner the same day. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 16, 1930

  • Victim Name: McCann, William I.
  • DefendantName: Leon Davis
  • Address: 1434 W. 11th St
  • Case Number: 1434 W. 11th St
  • Case Description: McCann, William I. - Age 36 - Patrolman, 13 Dist. Shot to death at 2 AM, 9/16/30, from the side window of a flat at 1434 W. 111th St., by the tenant, Leon Davis, colored, who had reported burglars in the house. McCann and Patrolman Avery, both in uniforms, responded to a radio flash and went to investigate. As McCann passed the window, Davis fired five shots at him, supposing him to be the burglar. On 9/16/30 he was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 13 Dist. Sept. 1930 No Bill.

Date of Offense: June 3, 1928

  • Victim Name: O'Connell, Philip
  • DefendantName: Davis, Charles
  • Address: 5432 Harper ave.
  • Case Number: 5432 Harper ave.
  • Case Description: O�Connell, Philip - Age 23 - Fatally shot at 3:28 AM, 6/3/28, in hallway of 5432 Harper Ave., by Charles Davis, who fired thru a door. O�Connell had just left his lady friend at her door on the third floor and on his way out mistook a door on the second floor on an outside door, Davis believed him to be a burglar. On 6/4/28 Davis was booked for manslaughter. On 6/4/28 he was exonerated by the Coroner and on 6/14/28 discharged by Judge Fairbanks. 6 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 8, 1930

  • Victim Name: Pulido, Manuel
  • DefendantName: Gonzales, Juan
  • Address: 1138 S. Marshfield Ave.
  • Case Number: 1138 S. Marshfield Ave.
  • Case Description: Pulido, Manuel - Age 35 - Died from a gunshot wound accidentally received at 11 PM, 2/8/30, in 1st fl, 1138 So. Marshfield Ave., while scuffling with Juan Gonzales for possession of a gun. On 2/13/30 Gonzales was booked for manslaughter but was exonerated by the Coroner the same day. On 2/21/30 he was discharged by Judge Helander. 23 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 14, 1930

  • Victim Name: Puckett, Robt.
  • DefendantName: Zalon, Nathan
  • Address: 7648 N. Paulina St.
  • Case Number: 7648 N. Paulina St.
  • Case Description: Puckett, Robt. - Age 30 - Colored - Accidentally shot at 12:30 PM, 3/14/30, in shoe repair store at 7648 N. Paulina St., by the proprietor, Nathan Zalon, who was explaining to Puckett the mechanism of an automobile pistol. On 3/17/30 Zalon was exonerated by the Coroner. 41 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 7, 1930

  • Victim Name: Pine, Betty Jane
  • DefendantName: Liserick, Harry
  • Address: 6238 Ellis Ave.
  • Case Number: 6238 Ellis Ave.
  • Case Description: Pine, Betty Jane - Age 8 - Accidentally shot to death at 4:45 PM, in her home, 6238 Ellis Ave., by a playmate, Harry Liserick, 6 yrs. old, who found and was playing with a gun of 38 calibre. On 11/8/30 Harry was exonerated by the Coroner. 7 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 15, 1928

  • Victim Name: Ramanaskas, Bruno
  • DefendantName: Bruno, Stanley
  • Address: 4625 So. Paulina St.
  • Case Number: 4625 So. Paulina St.
  • Case Description: Ramanaskas, Bruno - Age 14 - Accidentally shot 1/15/28 in alley rear of his home, 4625 So. Paulina St., by his brother, Stanley, age 15, who was shooting at a tin can with a rife. On 1/21/28 Stanley was exonerated by the Coroner. 17 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 30, 1927

  • Victim Name: Ricci, Carmella, Vacchiano
  • DefendantName: Pitle, Frank
  • Address: 1458 W. Taylor St.
  • Case Number: 1458 W. Taylor St.
  • Case Description: Ricci, Carmella, Vacchiano - Age 34 - Died from a gunshot wound received 12/30/27 while walking in front of 1458 W. Taylor St., when struck by a stray bullet fired from a 22 calibre rifle in the hands of a 16 yr. old boy, Frank Pitlo, who, on 7/14/28, was exonerated by the Coroner. 16th Dist.

Date of Offense: July 5, 1928

  • Victim Name: Rodriguez, Apolinor
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 218 Alexander St.
  • Case Number: 218 Alexander St.
  • Case Description: Rodriguez, Apolinor - Age 24 - Shot to death at about 5:30 AM, 7/5/28, in the rear of 218 Alexander St., by a stray bullet fired by some unknown person evidently celebrating the 4th of July. On 7/5/28 the Coroner declared it an accident and made us recommendations. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: April 6, 1929

  • Victim Name: Reynolds, Ernest
  • DefendantName: Bell, Peter
  • Address: 135th St. and the Calumet River
  • Case Number: 135th St. and the Calumet River
  • Case Description: Reynolds, Ernest - Age 15 - Accidentally shot to death at 5:15 PM, 4/6/29, at 135th St. and the Calumet River, with a 22 cal. rifle, by another boy, Peter Bell, age 15. On 4/8/29 Peter was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 26, 1929

  • Victim Name: Riplow, Emma, alias Hendricks
  • DefendantName: Hendricks, Charles
  • Address: 1903 Ruble St.
  • Case Number: 1903 Ruble St.
  • Case Description: Riplow, Emma, alias Hendricks - Age 34 - Found at 10:30 PM, 5/26/29 in her home, 1903 Ruble St., shot to death, apparently by her common-law husband, Charles Hendricks who was in a drunken stupor. Alleged she tried to take the gun from him when it was accidentally discharged. On 5/28/29 Hendricks was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. 7/26/29 - to Joliet Pen. - Kavanaugh.

Date of Offense: January 15, 1928

  • Victim Name: Serna, Mary
  • DefendantName: Russell, Paul (Ross)
  • Address: 2935 W. 38th st.
  • Case Number: 2935 W. 38th st.
  • Case Description: Serna, Mary � Age 39 � Shot to death at 12:40 AM, 1/15/28, in her home, 2nd fl., 2935 W. 38th St., by a boarder, Paul Russell, alias Ross, who then committed suicide. It appears that Russell, following a quarrel with a friend, James C. Gibson, who had stolen a wrist watch belonging to the woman, went into another room, armed himself and intended to shoot Gibson but hit the woman, after which, he killed himself. On 1/16/28 the Coroner recommended Gibson�s arrest. 20 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 8, 1928

  • Victim Name: Sims, Gloria
  • DefendantName: Harland, Clarence
  • Address: 4625 St. Lawrence ave.
  • Case Number: 4625 St. Lawrence ave.
  • Case Description: Sims, Gloria � Age 6 � Colored � Fatally shot at 3:40 PM, 3/8/28, in front of her home, 4625 St. Lawrence Ave., by a stray bullet fired by one of several negro boys during a street fight. Jack Belvin (21), Clarence Harland, (18), and Willie Jones (16) were held by the Coroner for manslaughter, on 3/21/28. 5 Dist. 6/19/28 Belvin and Jones acquitted � McGoorty. 6/29/28 � Harland to Pontiac Ref. � McGoorty.

Date of Offense: May 26, 1928

  • Victim Name: Sims, Katie (Benard)
  • DefendantName: Sims, John
  • Address: 4706 South Parkway
  • Case Number: 4706 South Parkway
  • Case Description: Sims, Katie, alias Bernard � Age 22 � Colored � Shot to death at 1:10 AM, 5/26/28, in her home, 2nd fl., 4706 South Parkway, by her husband, John Sims. On 5/29 the Coroner Jury pronounced it an accidental shooting. On 5/30 Sims was booked for murder but the case was nolle prossed 5/31 by Judge Fairbanks. 5th Dist.

Date of Offense: October 25, 1928

  • Victim Name: Shingola, Michael
  • DefendantName: Penelle,
  • Address: 1903 W. North ave
  • Case Number: 1903 W. North ave
  • Case Description: Shingola, Michael � Age 14 � Accidentally shot and fatally wounded at 4:30 PM, 10/25/28, in home of John Penelle, at 1903 W. North Ave. Penelle, also a juvenile, was fooling with a revolver. On 10/26 he was exonerated by the Coroner. 29 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1929

  • Victim Name: Serafino, Caronti, Tony
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: between 2638 & 2640 Superior st.
  • Case Number: between 2638 & 2640 Superior st.
  • Case Description: Serafino, Caronti, alias Tony Caronti � Age 42 � Fatally shot at 12:02 AM, 1/1/29 in passageway between 2638 and 2640 Superior St., by a stray bullet fired by some unknown person celebrating the New Year. Arrest of said unknown person was recommended by the Coroner for manslaughter. 30 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 16, 1929

  • Victim Name: Selvatili, Peter
  • DefendantName: Politti
  • Address: 1700 Austin ave. 3rd fl.
  • Case Number: 1700 Austin ave. 3rd fl.
  • Case Description: Selvatili, Peter � Age 32 � Died from a gunshot wound accidentally received 5:24 PM, 6/16/29 in 3rd fl., 1700 Austin Ave., is home, while struggling with Alberto Politti for possession of a gun. On 7/2/29 Politti was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 31, 1930

  • Victim Name: Sherman, Walter
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 50th & State sts.
  • Case Number: 50th & State sts.
  • Case Description: Sherman, Walter - Age 42 - Colored - Death due to a gunshot wound in the right leg received about 7 PM, at the N.W. corner of 50th and State Sts. Sherman had just stepped out of a store when he was struck by the bullet, evidently a stray, as he neither encountered nor saw anyone. Arrest of unknown person recommended by the Coroner. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 12, 1930

  • Victim Name: Sodieraj, Alex
  • DefendantName: Mullins, Michael J.
  • Address: east Ogden ave
  • Case Number: east Ogden ave
  • Case Description: Sodieraj, Alex - Age 15 - Burglar - Fatally shot at 2:40 PM, 9/12/30, while running away, east in Ogden Ave., near the Juvenile Home, attempting to escape from Patrolman Michael J. Mullins of the 8th Dist. Deceased was being taken to the home and while gong up the stairs in Mullins' custody, tripped him, causing him to fall, and then ran. Mullins fired at him but not with the intention of inflicting a fatal wound. On 9/13/30 Mullins was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced it accidental. 23 Dist.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Sorydyl, Helen
  • DefendantName: Janacek, Frank
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Sorydyl, Helen - Age 17 - Accidentally shot to death at 8 PM, 9/20/30, in her home, 5120 So. Justine St. with a 22 cal. rifle, by Frank Janacek, who was examining the weapon. Janicek was exonerated by the Coroner. 17 Dist.

Date of Offense: May 30, 1928

  • Victim Name: Tonaich, Nick
  • DefendantName: Dutton, Charles
  • Address: 543 N. Harding Ave
  • Case Number: 543 N. Harding Ave
  • Case Description: Tonaich, Nick - Age 13 - Died from a gunshot wound received 5/30/28, in basement of 543 N. Harding Aves., when accidentally shot with a 22 calibre rifle in the hands of another boy, Charles Dutton, also 13 years old, who, on 6/6/28, was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 29, 1928

  • Victim Name: Wilson, Frank
  • DefendantName: Kelly, Elizabeth
  • Address: 215 E. 46th St.
  • Case Number: 215 E. 46th St.
  • Case Description: Wilson, Frank - Age 30 - Colored - Shot to death at 6:55 PM, 3/29/28, at home, 3rd Apt., 215 E. 46th St., by his common-law wife, Elizabeth Kelly, who was booked 3/29/28 for murder. On 4/18/28 she was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced the shooting accidental. 4/19/28 Disch. Helander. 5 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 3, 1928

  • Victim Name: Winowski, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Koalski, Mary
  • Address: 3724 Wrightwood
  • Case Number: 3724 Wrightwood
  • Case Description: Winowski, Stanley - Age 54 - Death due to a gunshot wound received 11:25 PM, 7/3/28, on the rear porch of his home, 3724 Wrightwood Ave., from gun in hands of Mary Koalski, to whom he handed the weapon after it had failed to fire three times. On 7/14/28 Mrs. Kowalski was booked for manslaughter but on 7/26/28 was exonerated by the Coroner and on 8/7/28 the case was nolle prossed by Judge Hamlin. 32 Dist.

Date of Offense: January 3, 1930

  • Victim Name: Whiteside, Valven, "Allen Whit
  • DefendantName: McCarthy, Michael E.
  • Address: 3312 Wabash Ave
  • Case Number: 3312 Wabash Ave
  • Case Description: Whiteside, Valven, alias Allen White - Age 20 - Colored - Died from gunshot wound in the left leg received 1/3/30, in front of 3312 Wabash Ave., while attempting to escape from Patrolman Michael E. McCarthy who had placed him under arrest. On 1/21/30 the Coroner rendered a verdict of �accidental shoooting.� 4 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 19, 1930

  • Victim Name: Wallace, Robt. S.
  • DefendantName: Frankel, Lester
  • Address: Western Ave & Ardmore Ave
  • Case Number: Western Ave & Ardmore Ave
  • Case Description: Wallace, Robt. S. - Age 41 - Architect - Evanston, Ill. - Killed at 7:20 PM, 12/19/30, in Western Ave., just south of Ardmore Ave., by a bullet fired by one of several fleeing bandits in an auto who were being pursued by police officers in another machine. Wallace was driving his own auto and inadvertantly got into the line of the bandits fire. The bandits escaped. 40 Dist. 1/25/21 Lester Frankel and Francis Smythe arrested and signed statement they were in battle with police this time and place but not to the killing. 1/27/31 - both held without bail - Padden. 6/8/31 - Nolle Prossed - David (Frankel). 6/8/31 - Nolle Prossed - David (Smyth).

Date of Offense: July 14, 1929

  • Victim Name: Young, Henry
  • DefendantName: Young, Joe
  • Address: 2225 Wentworth Ave
  • Case Number: 2225 Wentworth Ave
  • Case Description: Young, Henry - Age 11 - Chinaman - Fatally shot at 6:15 PM, 7/14/29, accidentally in a shooting gallery at 2225 Wentworth Ave., by another Chinaman, Joe Young. On 7/15/29 Joe Young was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.

Cases Involving Capital Punishment

100 Cases Found:

Date of Offense: October 31, 1903

  • Victim Name: Ahoy, George A.
  • DefendantName: Wiley, Mark
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Ahoy, George A., Chief of Police, Margan Park, cut to death with knives by negroes. Six arrests. Mark Wyley, colored, arrested at Harvey, Ill., and taken to Morgan Park. Confessed to the cutting and was held by Coroner�s Jury. James W. alias Webb Payne and Hattie Payne, held as accessories. Wiley sentenced March 25, 1904, by jury in Judge Smith�s court to death by hanging. Mrs. Harriet Payne found guilty of manslaughter.

Date of Offense: February 25, 1899

  • Victim Name: Becker, Mrs. Theresa
  • DefendantName: Becker, Albert August
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Becker, Mrs. Theresa, of 5017 Rockwell St., missing. Her husband, Albert August Becker, arrested, 19th Prect., on suspicion of having murdered her. Indicted by Grand Jury and turned over to Sheriff March 22, 1899. Found guilty by jury in Judge Stein's court, June 6, 1899. Executed by hanging, Nov. 10, 1899.

Date of Offense: May 22, 1903

  • Victim Name: Barrett, Patrick
  • DefendantName: Sammons, James
  • Address: 4216 Wallace st.
  • Case Number: 4216 Wallace st.
  • Case Description: Barrett, Patrick, 40 years old, fatally shot in his saloon 4216 Wallace St., by three young men who robbed the place. 19th Prect. High Reilley arrested May 22. James Sammons and Michael Lynch arrested. Reilly and Sammons confess. Michael Lynch arrested May 24. Reilly, Sammons, and Lynch held by Coroner's Jury May 26 and indicted by Grand Jury on same dates. All convicted Feb. 25, 1904. Reilly life sentence, Sammons and Lynch death by hanging. Sentenced May 28 by Judge Gary. Execution fixed for June 17. On June 16, Gov. Gates commuted the sentences to life imprisonment in Joliet Penitentiary. Reilly, Sammons and Lynch taken to Joliet Pen. Saturday, June 18, 1904. Sammons out on parole for several years was returned to Joliet Pen. To complete sentence a/c parole faulty (Drive on "Public Enemies") 11/26/30 - McGoorty.

Date of Offense: July 9, 1903

  • Victim Name: Bauder, Otto
  • DefendantName: Roeski, Emil
  • Address: 1820 N. Ashland Av.
  • Case Number: 1820 N. Ashland Av.
  • Case Description: Bauder, Otto, 19 years old, died in Alexian Bros. Hosp. Shot by robbers in saloon 1820 N. Ashland Av., July 9. No arrests. 41st Prect. Marx, VanDine and Roeski arrested and indicted. Marx , Niedermier and VanDine sentenced March 24, 1904, Judge Kersten to hang April 22, Emil Roeski commuted April ### sentenced to life imprisonment in Joliet by Judge Kersten and to be taken #####.

Date of Offense: October 10, 1905

  • Victim Name: Blue, Walter
  • DefendantName: Newcomb, Robert
  • Address: 6106 State st.
  • Case Number: 6106 State st.
  • Case Description: Blue, Walter, colored, 38 years old, died in Englewood Union Hospital. Shot at 5 p.m.Oct. 10, in saloon 6106 State St., by Robert Newcomb, colored, who had previously shot and killed Mrs. Catherine Poore, colored, and Sergt. John P. Shine, of 17th Prect. Newcomb was arrested and held without bail Oct. 11 by Coroner's Jury. 12th Prect. Hanged Feb. 16, 1906.

Date of Offense: January 3, 1908

  • Victim Name: Callahan, Michael D.
  • DefendantName: Anderson, David
  • Address: Washington Blvd. & Hoyne Ave.
  • Case Number: Washington Blvd. & Hoyne Ave.
  • Case Description: Callahan, Michael D. 30 ys. old. Patrolman 29 prect. Fatally shot Jan. 3d at Washington Bd. & Hoyne av. in a fight with hold-up men. Bert McCagg, David Anderson, and three other suspects arrested. McCagg, also fatally shot, died Jan. 6. 29 pct. David Anderson, held by coroner's jury, Jan. 6 for murder and John Dennin and Joseph Lemke as accessories. Dennin & Anderson Sentenced July 1st 1908 - Dennin to 14 yrs. Joliet & Anderson to Hang Oct. 16 - 08. (Gemke str. off May 19, '09).

Date of Offense: November 27, 1903

  • Victim Name: Driscoll, Officer Joseph
  • DefendantName: Nietsmeyer, Peter
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Driscoll, Officer Joseph. 41st Prect., died in Mercy Hospital from wounds received Nov. 27, near Millers Station, Ind., while attempting to arrest the car born robbers and murderers, VanDine, Roeski, and Peter Nietsmeyer, the latter firing the fatal shot. The three fugitives were arrested and held by Coroner's jury Dec. 5. Marx, Niedermeier and VanDine sentenced March 26, 1904, by Judge Kersten to hang April 22.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1903

  • Victim Name: Fitzgerald, Officer Dennis
  • DefendantName: Johnson, John
  • Address: 44th st. and Indiana Av.
  • Case Number: 44th st. and Indiana Av.
  • Case Description: Fitzgerald, Dennis, Officer, 11th Prect, died in Mercy Hospital from assault committed Dec. 26, 1903, at 44th St. and Indiana Av., by John Johnson and Louis Tedford, both colored, who were intoxicated and creating a disturbance and when remonstrated with by the officer assaulted him and shot him in the abdomen. They were both arrested and held by the Coroner's Jury Jan. 20, 1904. Johnson sentenced to hang and Tilford to 14 years in Pen; March 5, 1904. Johnson respited Dec. 14. Hanged in County Jail Jan. 20, 1905.

Date of Offense: October 27, 1905

  • Victim Name: Francis, Mrs Myra
  • DefendantName: Francis, Daniel
  • Address: 4440 Cottage Grove Av.
  • Case Number: 4440 Cottage Grove Av.
  • Case Description: Francis, Mrs. Myra, colored, 45 years old, shot at 3:30 P.M. at 4440 Cottage Grove Av. by her husband Daniel Francis, colored, who was arrested. She died in Provident Hospital about midnight of same day. 10th Prect. Francis held by Coroner's Jury. Oct. 28, 1905. Death sentence by Judge Kersten, Feb. 9, 1906. July 15, 1906, sentenced by Judge Kersten to hang Oct. 12.

Date of Offense: February 27, 1888

  • Victim Name: Gaughan, Maggie
  • DefendantName: Davis, Zeph
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Gaughan, Maggie, killed by Zeph Davis, a colored boy, who was arrested, tried, and executed.

Date of Offense: January 10, 1898

  • Victim Name: Gudgeon, Robert F.
  • DefendantName: Druggan, John; alias "Ginger"
  • Address: 18th Johnson sts.
  • Case Number: 18th Johnson sts.
  • Case Description: Gudgeon, Robert F., fatally shot by robbers in his saloon, 18th and Johnson Sts. John Druggan, alias "Ginger," arrested and sentenced June 17, 1898, by Judge Chetlain to death by hanging. Frank Indell, Michael Norris and Thomas Mulichett arrested and sentenced May 11, 1898, by Judge Chetlain to fourteen years in Joliet Pen. Thomas Scarritt arrested as accessory and returned to Pontiac Reformatory for violation of parole. Druggan hanged Oct. 14, 1898.

Date of Offense: October 28, 1893

  • Victim Name: Harrison, Carter H.
  • DefendantName: Prendergast, Eugene J.
  • Address: 231 Ashland Ave.
  • Case Number: 231 Ashland Ave.
  • Case Description: Harrison, Carter, H., Mayor of Chicago, shot dead at his home, 231 Ashland Av., by Eugene J. Prendergast, who was arrested, tried and hanged July 13, 1894. (Judge Brentano).

Date of Offense: August 2, 1903

  • Victim Name: Jensen, Adolph
  • DefendantName: Niedermeir
  • Address: 2120 W. North Av
  • Case Number: 2120 W. North Av
  • Case Description: Jensen, Adolph, 21 yrs., fatally shot by robbers in saloon, 2120 W. North Av. and died in St. Elizabeth's Hospital. The robbers escaped. B.C. LaGross keeper of saloon, was shot dead by the robbers. 37th Prect. Neidemeier, Van Dine and Roeski arrested and indicted, Marx, Niedermeier and VanDine sentenced March 26, 1904, by Judge Kersten to hang April 22. [Marx, Niedermeier and VanDine hanged April 22, 1904].

Date of Offense: August 30, 1903

  • Victim Name: Johnson, John B.
  • DefendantName: Vandine
  • Address: 61st and State st.
  • Case Number: 61st and State st.
  • Case Description: Johnson, John B., 30 yrs., motorman Chicago City Ry Co., shot dead at Co's. office, 61st and State Sts., at 3:10 A.M., by one of three robbers, who secured $2,000. 12th Prect. John Sleuder arrested and dis. by Grand Jury Oct. 2 (Gustave Marks, who shot and killed Off. John Quenen, of 41st Prect., Nov. 22 and was shot and arrested by Off. Blayd, confessed on Nov. 24 to these murders and names as his accomplices Harvey, VanDine, Peter Needermeyer and Emil, alias "Buck" Roeski. Marx, VanDine and Neeermeyer sentenced March 26, 1904 by Judge Kersten to hang April 22, 1904.

Date of Offense: August 22, 1895

  • Victim Name: Kledzie, Agnes
  • DefendantName: Mulkowski, John
  • Address: 186 Southport Ave.
  • Case Number: 186 Southport Ave.
  • Case Description: Kledzie, Agnes, killed with club, 186 Southport Av., by John Mulkowski who was arrested Aug. 25, and hanged in the spring of 1896.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: List, Anton
  • DefendantName: Dolinski, George
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: List, Anton, found murdered in woods near Bohemian Cemetary, 36th Prect. George Dolinski, whose watch and chain were found over the body, arrested. Held by Coroner's Jury Nov. 1. Found guilty by jury in C.C. and death sentence recommended May 4, 1901. Death sentence. Executed Oct. 11, 1901.

Date of Offense: January 6, 1902

  • Victim Name: Larson, Carrie
  • DefendantName: Thomas, Louis
  • Address: Burlington slip steamer Peerless
  • Case Number: Burlington slip steamer Peerless
  • Case Description: Larson, Carrie, murdered on steamer Peerless and body sunk in river, Burlington slip. Louis Thoms, arrested on testimony of Robert Keissig, who said he witnessed the murder. Thoms and Keissig held by Coroner's Jury. Jury disagreed April 8, Thoms sentenced May 16, by Judge Brentano to death by hanging June 13. Respite granted by Governor. Executed Friday, Aug. 8, 1902. Keissig discharged.

Date of Offense: August 2, 1903

  • Victim Name: LaGross, B.C.
  • DefendantName: Niedermeir, Peter
  • Address: 2120 W. North Av.
  • Case Number: 2120 W. North Av.
  • Case Description: LaGross, B.C., 40 yrs., saloon keeper at 2120 W. North Av. shot dead by two young robbers who escaped. Adolph Jensen, 21 yrs., who was in the saloon was fatally shot by the robbers and died in St. Elizabeth's Hospital. 37th Prect. Neidemeier, VanDine and Roeski, arrested and indicted. Gustav Mara, Peter Niedermeier and Harvey VanDine sentenced March 26, 1904, by Judge Kersten, to hang April 22. Hanged April 22, 1904, for murder of Frank W. Stewart.

Date of Offense: February 24, 1904

  • Victim Name: Lewandowski, Mrs. Frank
  • DefendantName: Lewandowski, Frank
  • Address: 35 Sloan st.
  • Case Number: 35 Sloan st.
  • Case Description: Lewandowski, Mrs. Frank, throat cut with razor, home 35 Sloan St., by her husband who attempted suicide by cutting his own throat. She died same day in St. Mary's Hospital. 33d Prect. He was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury Feb. 25, 1904. Found guilty in C.C. (Judge Gary) May 5, 1904, and sentenced to death May 28. Execution fixed for June 17. Reprieved June 16, 1904 by Governor to Aug. 26. Again reprieved Aug. 23, Hanged in County Jail Sept. 30, 1904.

Date of Offense: May 18, 1891

  • Victim Name: Martin, Alice
  • DefendantName: Painter, George H
  • Address: 86 S. Green st.
  • Case Number: 86 S. Green st.
  • Case Description: Martin, Alice, murdered in room, 86 S. Green St., by George H. Painter, who was arrested and hanged for the crime Jan. 27, 1894. See Newspaper Clipping in fore part of book (12/24/94).

Date of Offense: December 15, 1894

  • Victim Name: Miller, Charles
  • DefendantName: Tiller, Maggie
  • Address: 2115 State st.
  • Case Number: 2115 State st.
  • Case Description: Miller, Charles, colored, fatally shot 2115 State St., by Maggie Tiller, colored, who was arrested and sentenced to death, March 25, 1895. Commuted to life imprisonment in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1895

  • Victim Name: Mason, A.B.
  • DefendantName: Lyons, Henry aka "Butch"
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Mason, A.B., fatally assaulted by Henry, alias "Butch" Lyons, and John O'Brien, who were arrested. Lyons was hanged Oct. 11, 1895 and O'Brien sentenced to life imprisonment in Joliet Penitentiary, July 3, 1895, by Judge Sears. Hanged Oct. 11, 1895.

Date of Offense: November 29, 1896

  • Victim Name: Marvie, Louis
  • DefendantName: Lattimore, John
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Marvic, Louis, fatally assaulted at Summit, Cook Co. John Lattimore arrested and hanged May 27, 1897. Harvey Rucker arrested and sentenced to twenty-five years in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Murphy, John
  • DefendantName: Powers, William
  • Address: 725 Road st.
  • Case Number: 725 Road st.
  • Case Description: Murphy, John, found murdered in his saloon 725 Root St., William Powers, his colored porter, arrested and hanged May 28, 1897.

Date of Offense: November 28, 1897

  • Victim Name: Merry, Paulina
  • DefendantName: Merry, Christian
  • Address: 87th st., near Western Ave.
  • Case Number: 87th st., near Western Ave.
  • Case Description: Merry, Mrs. Paulina, body found in ditch, 87th St., near Western Av. Christian Merry, her husband, and James Smith arrested in Princeton, Ky., and brought to Chicago Dec. 19, 1897. Merry hanged April 22, 1898. Smith sentenced May 23, 1898 by Judge Waterman to eight months in County Jail. James Ryan arrested as accessory.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Metcalf, Frank C.
  • DefendantName: Howard, Robert
  • Address: 219 3rd Av.
  • Case Number: 219 3rd Av.
  • Case Description: Metcalf, Frank C., body found in alley near 219 3d Av. Supposed murder by robbers. Robert Howard, col'd, arrested and held by Coroner's Jury Nov. 19. Convicted Dec. 28, 1898. Hanged Feb. 17, 1899. Charles Williams, colored, arrested in New Orleans and brought to Chicago April 3, 1899. Sentenced June 24, 1899, by Judge Stein to life imprisonment in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: January 11, 1905

  • Victim Name: Miller, Mrs. John
  • DefendantName: Miller, John
  • Address: 38 Servis st.
  • Case Number: 38 Servis st.
  • Case Description: Miller, Mrs. John, 25 years old, Martha, 2 1/2 years old, and Mary 1 1/2 years old, murdered, shot and cut at home, 38 Servis St., by husband and father, John Miller, 27 years old, who attempted suicide by cutting throat and was taken to Alexian Bros. Hospital. 40th Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury Jan. 17. Death sentence Aug. 5, 1905, by Judge Kersten. New trial. Sentenced Oct. 18, 1905, by Judge Kersten to hang, Dec. 15. Hanged Feb. 16, 1906.

Date of Offense: January 22, 1878

  • Victim Name: McConville, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Sherry, Gerogia
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: McConville, Hugh, murdered by Gerogia Sherry and Jerry Conley, who were arrested Jan. 23, by Off's. M. Whalen and Penzen, of E. Chicago Av. Station. Both hanged June 21, 1878.

Date of Offense: September 3, 1893

  • Victim Name: McCovey, Peter
  • DefendantName: Higgins "Buff"
  • Address: 150 Johnson st.
  • Case Number: 150 Johnson st.
  • Case Description: McCovey, Peter, fatally shot, home, 150 Johnson St., by "Buff" Higgins, burglar, who was arrested and hanged for the murder March 23, 1894.

Date of Offense: May 12, 1896

  • Victim Name: McCarthy, Adeline
  • DefendantName: McCarthy, Daniel
  • Address: 243 Illinois st.
  • Case Number: 243 Illinois st.
  • Case Description: McCarthy, Mrs. Adeline, murdered, home, 243 Illinois St., by her husband Daniel McCarthy, who was arrested and hanged Feb. 20, 1897.

Date of Offense: February 26, 1898

  • Victim Name: McGee, A.F.
  • DefendantName: Jacks, George H.
  • Address: 2030 Indiana Av.
  • Case Number: 2030 Indiana Av.
  • Case Description: McGee, A.F., 63 years old, fatally assaulted and robbed, 2030 Indiana Av. Died in St. Luke's Hospital. George H. Jacks, James and Belle Steinheller, Edward Ross and William J. Willows arrested. Jacks hanged Oct. 14, 1898. Willows sentenced Aug. 20, 1898 by Judge Baker to fourteen years in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: October 10, 1905

  • Victim Name: Poore, Florence
  • DefendantName: Newcomb, Robert
  • Address: 1253 E. 61st st.
  • Case Number: 1253 E. 61st st.
  • Case Description: Poore, Mrs. Florence, col'd., 27 years old, shot dead, ome 1253 E. 61st St., by Robert Newcomb, colored, who was arrested after he had killed Sergt. John Shine, of 17th Prect. 12th Prect. Held without bail by Coroner's Jury Oct. 11. Hanged Feb. 16, 1906.

Date of Offense: November 21, 1903

  • Victim Name: Quinn, John Off
  • DefendantName: Marks, Gust.
  • Address: Addison Av & Robey
  • Case Number: Addison Av & Robey
  • Case Description: Quinn, Off. John, 41st Prect., died 1 A.M. in Alexian Bros. Hospital. Shot at 10 P.M. Nov. 21, in Greenberg's saloon, Addison Av. and Robey Sts., by Gust. Marks, whom Quinn and his partner Blaul attempted to arrest. Marks was shot by Off. Blaul and locked up at 41st Prect. Station. Marks, with his pals, Niedermier & VanDine sentenced March 26, 1904 by Judge Kersten to hang April 22. Hanged April 22, 1904 for murder of Frank W. Stewart.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name:
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2458 Dearborn
  • Case Number: 2458 Dearborn
  • Case Description: Randolph, Mrs. Ellen, colored, found murdered, throat cut, home 2458 Dearborn St. Alfred C. Fields, colored, arrested and convicted. Hanged May 15, 1896.

Date of Offense: December 16, 1898

  • Victim Name: Rollinger, Theresa
  • DefendantName: Rollinger, Michael
  • Address: 186 Racine Av.
  • Case Number: 186 Racine Av.
  • Case Description: Rollinger, Mrs. Theresa, 38 years old, found dead and burned in closet at her home, 186 Racine Av. Husband, Michael E. Rollinger, arrested and held by Coroner's Jury Dec. 22. Jury in Judge Gary's court found him guilty July 1, 1899 and affixed the death penalty. Executed Nov. 17, 1899. 40th Prect.

Date of Offense: October 5, 1896

  • Victim Name: Speragus, Augustus
  • DefendantName: Price, Scott
  • Address: Wabash Av., 14th st.
  • Case Number: Wabash Av., 14th st.
  • Case Description: Speragus, Augustus, fatally assaulted, Wabash Av., near 14th St. Died, home, 1526 Wabash Av. Robert J. Townsend, col'd, and Scott Price arrested, the latter sentenced May 18, 1897, by Judge Ball, to death by hanging.

Date of Offense: August 30, 1903

  • Victim Name: Stewart, Frank
  • DefendantName: Marks, Gusstar
  • Address: 61 asn State
  • Case Number: 61 asn State
  • Case Description: Stewart, Frank, 20 yrs., shot dead by one of three robbers in office of Chicago City Ry. Co., 61st and State Sts., at 3:10 A.M. 12th Prect. Gustav Marks arrested, 41st Prect., and confessed Nov. 24, implicating three others. See Johnson, John B., same date. Mark, VanDine and Nidermeier sentenced March 26, 1904, by Judge Kersten to hang April 26. [Marx, Niedermeier and VanDine hanged April 22, 1904.]

Date of Offense: September 18, 1903

  • Victim Name: Spillea, Mary
  • DefendantName: Pesant, Louis
  • Address: 358 W 18th st
  • Case Number: 358 W 18th st
  • Case Description: Spilka, Mrs. Mary, 49 yrs., found murdered, home 358 W. 18th St. Robbery 22d Prect. Louis Pesant held by Coroner's Jury Sept. 23. Plead guilty Dec. 4. Sentenced to death by hanging, March 23, 1904, by Judge Kersten, execution fixed for April 25, 1904. Hanged in County Jail at 11:19 A.M. April 15, 1904.

Date of Offense: October 10, 1905

  • Victim Name: Shrine, John P
  • DefendantName: Nercomb, Robert
  • Address: 1253 E 61st st
  • Case Number: 1253 E 61st st
  • Case Description: Shine, John P., desk sergeant, 17th Prect., shot dead, rear of 1253 E. 61st St., by Robert Newcomb, colored, whom Serg't. Shine attempted to arrest for the murder of Mrs. Florence Poore. Newcomb was arrested. 12th Prect. Held without bail Oct. 11, by Coroner's Jury. Sentenced Jan. 7, 1906, by Judge Barnes to hang Feb. 16, 1906. Hanged Feb. 16, 1906.

Date of Offense: October 27, 1905

  • Victim Name: Scruggs, Dora
  • DefendantName: Francis, Daniel
  • Address: 4440 Cottage Grove
  • Case Number: 4440 Cottage Grove
  • Case Description: Scruggs, Dora, colored, 40 yrs., shot dead, 3:30 P.M., at 4440 Cottage Grove Av., by Daniel Francis, colored, who was arrested, 10th Prect. Held by Cororoner's Jury Oct. 28, 1905. Convicted by Jury in Judge Kersten's court, Feb. 9, 1906, and death sentence recommended. July 14, 1906, sentenced by Judge Kersten to hang Oct. 12.

Date of Offense: October 4, 1895

  • Victim Name: Wells, george
  • DefendantName: Foster, Henry
  • Address: 487 State
  • Case Number: 487 State
  • Case Description: Wells, George, 51 years old, fatally shot, 487 State St., by Henry Foster, colored, who was arrested, sentenced to death by hanging, and executed Jan. 24, 1896.

Date of Offense: March 10, 1908

  • Victim Name: Williams, Ophelia
  • DefendantName: Williams, Andrew
  • Address: 1438 W 59th st
  • Case Number: 1438 W 59th st
  • Case Description: Williams, Mrs. Ophelia, col., 22 ys. old. Fatally shot at 1438 W. 59th St. by her husband Andrew, now under arrest, over domestic trouble. 17 prect. Held by coroner's jury, March 21, '08. Sentenced Aug. 7, '08, by Judge Kersten to hang Oct. 16,'08 - Hanged Oct. 22-09.

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  • Victim Name: Sherry and Conley
  • DefendantName:
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  • Case Description: Sherry and Conley hanged for murder of Hugh McConnells.

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  • Case Description: Execution of Parsons, Spies, Fisher and Engel, Haymarket riot conspirators.

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  • Victim Name: Prondergast, Eugene
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  • Case Description: Eugene J. Prondergast hanged for murder of Carter H. Harrison May########. July 13

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  • Case Description: ###### hanged at Philadelphia for murder of Pitzel, Confessed to many murders in Chicago.

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  • Victim Name: Pesant, Louis
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: County Jail
  • Case Number: County Jail
  • Case Description: Louis Pesant hanged in County Jail, 11:19 A.M., for murder of Mary Spilka, committed Sept. 18, 1903.

Date of Offense: September 30, 1904

  • Victim Name: Lewandowski, Frank
  • DefendantName:
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  • Case Description: Lewandowski, Frank, hanged in County Jail for murder of his wife 35 Sloan St., Feb. 24, 1904.

Date of Offense: February 3, 1882

  • Victim Name: Huebner, _______, Officer
  • DefendantName: Tracy, James
  • Address: Bowman & Paulina sts.
  • Case Number: Bowman & Paulina sts.
  • Case Description: Huebner, _______, Officer, Rawson St. Station, shot dead at Bowman and Paulina Sts., by James Tracy who was arrested, Tried and hanged in Sept. 1882.

Date of Offense: August 28, 1917

  • Victim Name: Allen, Barton
  • DefendantName: Wheed, Ed
  • Address: 46th ave. / Harrison st.
  • Case Number: 46th ave. / Harrison st.
  • Case Description: Allen, Barton Oliver - Age 22 - Paymaster, Brinks Express Co., shot to death at 46th Ave. & Harrison St., by 5 men who robbed him. Louis Osenberg (also killed) and Ritt Lewis, of payroll belonging to Winslow Bros. Robbers escaped in auto. On Aug. 30th Ed. T. Wheed surrendered at his home 2635 Thomas St. after wounding. Wheed, Charles Therian, Chas. Carras and Chas. Benton arrested and indicted. Thos. Ascuittis also indicted but not arrested. 1/19/18 Wheed sentenced to hang Feb. 15 - 1918 - 5/0 - Sullivan - 2/15/18 Wheed hanged at County Jail at 9:36 A.M.. 12/12/19 Carras reinstated - Crosse.

Date of Offense: June 16, 1919

  • Victim Name: Burke, Richard J. Patrolman
  • DefendantName: O'Brian, John
  • Address: 33rd and Halsted
  • Case Number: 33rd and Halsted
  • Case Description: Burke, Richard J. - Patrolman 15 Pct. - Age 35 - Fatally shot in saloon at 33rd & Halsted Sts., by one of several men who feared arrest by the officer. On July 18th John O'Brien held for murder and James Kelly as accessory. 15 Pct. 12/20/19 - O'Brien sentenced to hang 2/20/20 - Kersten. 2/20/20 O'Brien hanged at Co. Jail. 1/9/20 - Kelly - s/o - Kersten.

Date of Offense: June 24, 1919

  • Victim Name: Bowman, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Cardinelli, Sam
  • Address: 447 W. 22nd St
  • Case Number: 447 W. 22nd St
  • Case Description: Bowman, Andrew P. - Age 58 - Shot to death in his saloon at 447 W. 22nd St., by several auto bandits who entered with drawn revolvers with intent to rob. 15 Pct. 12/2/19 Nick Viana and Thos. Errics arrested by Homicide Squad and both indicted. Same on Sam Cardinelli and Leonard Crapo. 5/29/20 Viana and Errics sentenced to hang June 18, 1920 - Hebel. 7/15/20 Cardinelli sentenced to hang 10/14/20 and Viana sent. changed to life in Joliet Pen. Craps sent. to life in Joliet Pen. - Scanlon. [3/4/21 Cardinelli case affirmed by Supreme Court.] [12/10/20 Viana hanged in Co. Jail . 7/15/21 Cardinelli hanged at Co. Jail.]

Date of Offense: October 16, 1919

  • Victim Name: Brizzolari, Anthony
  • DefendantName: Mills, Wm. Yancey
  • Address: 334 S. Wells St
  • Case Number: 334 S. Wells St
  • Case Description: Brizzolari, Anthony, - Age 45 - Fatally assaulted with an iron pipe and robbed in his place of business at 334 So. Wells St., by a negro who escaped. On 11/18/19 Wm. Yancey Mills was brought back from Phila., Pa., and held by the coroner. 1st Pct. 3/25/20 - S/O - Sentenced to hang 4/16/20 - Kersten. 4/16/20 - Hanged at Co. Jail. (also killed Isadore Fanchy).

Date of Offense: June 16, 1917

  • Victim Name: Corcoran, Martin
  • DefendantName: Johnson, N
  • Address:
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  • Case Description: Corcoran, Martin - Det. Sergt. - Age 41 - Fatally shot 6/6/17 in Waveland Ave. just west of Broadway, by N. Johnson, when the officer stopped him and Wm. Pisano, who were carrying away the proceeds of a burglary. Pisano escaped and Johnson was at the time booked for assault to kill and let out on bonds which he forfeited. On 8/14 Coroner ordered both held to G.J. when arrested. 42nd Pct. Johnson rearrested October 8th. 5/3/18 Johnson sentenced to hang June 14 - 1918 - McGoorty. 11/21/17 Wm. Pisano arrested at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. And brought back. 1/6/19 Johnson sentence affirmed by Supreme Court - 12/28/19 Johnson hanged at county Jail.

Date of Offense: August 13, 1916

  • Victim Name: Deubler, Christian
  • DefendantName: Andrew Pepper
  • Address: 918 Randolph St
  • Case Number: 918 Randolph St
  • Case Description: Deubler, Christian - Age 55 -Stabbed to death (10 times) at 918 Randolph St., his saloon, by Andrew Pepper, whom he had ordered to stop singing. 8/14/16 Pepper held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 12/8/16 Sentenced to hang 2/23/1917 - Kersten. 6/20/17 Commuted to life Impr. In Joliet Pen. by Governor Lowden.

Date of Offense: October 20, 1911

  • Victim Name: Guelzow, Fred
  • DefendantName: Shiblaski, Walter
  • Address: Lincoln and Peterson Ave.
  • Case Number: Lincoln and Peterson Ave.
  • Case Description: Nelson, William - Age 36 - Col. - Fatally shot 4/19 at 38th & Indiana Ave., by Officer Joseph Norris when he fled from the officer and turned to fire at him. Norris was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1919

  • Victim Name: Gorgano, Rocco
  • DefendantName: Disozzi, Raffeli, Durago
  • Address: 1103 Lytle St.
  • Case Number: 1103 Lytle St.
  • Case Description: Gorgano, Rocco - Age 39 - Shot to death in his store at 1103 Lytle St., by Raffeli Disozzi, alias, Durago, after a quarrel over lease of a flat. On 8/19 Disozzi was held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 11/29/19 Sentenced to hang 12/19/19 - Hebel. 1/2/19[20] - hanged in County Jail.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1919

  • Victim Name: Gorgano, Mary
  • DefendantName: Disozzi, Raffelli, Durago
  • Address: 1103 Lytle St.
  • Case Number: 1103 Lytle St.
  • Case Description: Gorgano, Mary - Age 45 - Fatally shot in store at 1103 Lytle St., on 7/21/19 by Raffeli Disozzi, alias Durago, after he quarreled with her husband over a lease of a flat. On 8/19 Disozzi was held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 11/29/19 Sentenced to hang 12/19/19 - Hebel. 1/2/19[20] - hanged in County Jail.

Date of Offense: October 12, 1919

  • Victim Name: Gansky, Isadore
  • DefendantName: Mills, William
  • Address: 178 W. VanBuren St.
  • Case Number: 178 W. VanBuren St.
  • Case Description: Gansky, Isadore - Age 35 - Fatally assaulted with an iron pipe and robbed in his place of business, at 178 W. Van Buren St., by a negro who escaped. On 11/18/19 Wm. Yancey Mills (also killed Anthony Brizzolari) was brought back from Phila. Pa., and held by the Coroner. 1st Pct. 3/25/20 - (1) s/o. (1) sentenced to hang 4/16/20 - Kersten. 4/16/20 - hanged at Co.Jail.

Date of Offense: April 8, 1914

  • Victim Name: Hensgow, Ike
  • DefendantName: Franche, James, "Duffy the Goa
  • Address: 21st St. and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 21st St. and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Hensgow, Ike, 30 years, Shot dead at 21st St. & Wabash Ave., by James Franche, alias "Duffy the Goat." 3rd Prct. 4/13/14 Franche and Kitty Fitzgibbons, alias Farrell alias Fritz, arrested. 4/15/14 Franche indicted and on 4/16 turned over to Sheriff. 9/4/15 Franche acquitted - 2nd trial - Barrett. Franche was found guilty on 11/20/14 and sentenced to hang. 9/4/15 - Acq. - Barrett.

Date of Offense: February 4, 1919

  • Victim Name: Haensel, Celia
  • DefendantName: Haensel, Arthur E
  • Address: 524 N Ashland
  • Case Number: 524 N Ashland
  • Case Description: Haensel, Celia - Age 18 - Fatally shot at 524 N. Ashland Ave., by her husband Arthur E. who surrendered and on 2/20 was held by the Coroner. 24 Pct. 11/8/19 - Sentenced to hang Dec. 12-1919 - Pam. 4/28/20 sentence affirmed by Supreme Court - Crowe. On 11/19/20 hanged at the County Jail.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1916

  • Victim Name: Krupa, Mary
  • DefendantName: Krupa, George
  • Address: 1435 Fry st
  • Case Number: 1435 Fry st
  • Case Description: Krupa, Mrs. Mary - Age 30 - Assaulted with an axe at home 1435 Fry St. by her husband George who on 2/21/16 was held by the Coroner. 32nd Pct. 6/2/16 sentenced to hang 6/23/16. 9/21/16 sentence commuted to Life Imprisonment by Governor Dunne.

Date of Offense: November 15, 1919

  • Victim Name: Kubalanza, Albert
  • DefendantName: Campiani, Frank
  • Address: 4420 W. 63rs st.
  • Case Number: 4420 W. 63rs st.
  • Case Description: Kubalanza, Albert - Age 26 - Shot to death in poolroom at 4420 W. 63 St., by one of three holdup men who robbed the place. On 11/26 Frank Campionis was held by the Coroner. On 12/2/19 Nick Viana, Thomas Errico and Tony Sansoni indicted. 11 Pct. 5/29/20 Viana, Errico and Camiani sentenced to hang 6/18/20 - Hebel. 7/10/20 - Sansoni to Joliet Pen. for life - Scanlan. 7/15/20 - Viana sentence changed to life term in Joliet Pen. - Scanlan. 10/14/20 Campiani hanged at the County Jail. (See Wendell & Bowman cases).

Date of Offense: October 29, 1917

  • Victim Name: levin, patrick
  • DefendantName: Anderson, Dennis
  • Address: 39th and canal st.
  • Case Number: 39th and canal st.
  • Case Description: Lavin, Patrick - Age 52 - Shot to death in rear of New Terminal Bldg. of C.J. R.R. at 39th & Canal Sts. Lavin, who was a lieutenant of R.R. watchmen was shot by a brother watchman Dennis Anderson whom he caught with several men burglarizing a freight car. On 11/3 Anderson, Emil Farble, Wm. Clerkins and John Connors held by the Coroner. 19th Pct. Nov. 1917 No bills on Connors & Farble. 5/2/18 - Anderson sentenced to hang 6/14/18 - Hopkins. 5/23/18 - Clerkins - s/o Hopkins. 9/19/18 - Anderson hanged at County Jail.

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  • Victim Name: Mills, William A.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Mills, William A. - Age 40 - Owner of Crawford Theatre, Crawford Ave., and Madison St., by one of two men who entered box office with intent to rob. On 3/16/20 Edward Brisbane who held by Coroner for murder and Robt. G. Carter was held as accessory after having confessed to the crime. 20 Pct. 5/24/20 Brisbane to hang 6/18/20 and Carter to Joliet Pen. for life - Scanlon. 12/28/20 Brisbane sentence confirmed by Supreme Court. - McDonald. 2/11/21 - Brisbane hanged in County Jail.

Date of Offense: August 28, 1917

  • Victim Name: Osenberg, Louis
  • DefendantName: Wheed, Charles
  • Address: 46th Ave & Harrison
  • Case Number: 46th Ave & Harrison
  • Case Description: Osenberg, Louis - Age 24 -Paymaster Brnks Express Co., shot to death at 46th Ave. & Harrison St., by 5 men who robbed him, Barton O. Allen (also killed) and Kitt Lewis, of payroll belonging to Winslow Bros. Robbers escaped in an auto. On 8/30 Ed. T. Wheed surrendered at his home 2635 Thomas St., after wounding three police officers. Wheed, Chas. Therian, Chas. Carras and Chas. Benton were arrested and indicted. Thos. Ascuittio also indicted, not yet apprehended. 26 Pct. 1/19/18 Wheed sentenced to hang Feb. 15 - 1918 - Sullivan. S/o. 2/15/18 Wheed hanged at County Jail at 9:36 A.M. 3/12/18 On Therian s/o - 1 - Given 14 years in Joliet Pen. - Sullivan. 10/23/18 Ascuittio s/o - Kavanaugh. 7/24/19 Asciutto case reinstated - Brentano. 12/2/19 Carras reinstated - Crowe. 1/7/20 - Ascuitto to Joliet Pen. 1. - Nolled - Crowe. 1/19/20 - Carres s/o - Crowe.

Date of Offense: April 16, 1917

  • Victim Name: Peliput, Paul
  • DefendantName: Zager, Frank
  • Address: 137th near Brainard
  • Case Number: 137th near Brainard
  • Case Description: Peliput, Paul - Age 24 - Shot to death at 137th St. near Brainard Ave., when he resisted an unknown robber. 16th Pct. 2/13/20 - Joseph Deleskey, Frank Zager and Alexander Buckner arrested and indicted. One Geo. Barkovich also indicted with above men. 6/4/20 Zager sentenced to hang 10/5/20 - Sabath. 10/5/20 hanged at Co. Jail. 11/9/20 Other 5 Nolle Prossed - Sullivan.

Date of Offense: December 5, 1919

  • Victim Name: Reese, Mary W.
  • DefendantName: Reese, John Henry
  • Address: 3658 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 3658 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Reese, Mary W. - Age 34 - Colored - Killed with a hatchet at 3658 Wabash Ave. and body dismembered and buried in rear of the house under "L" structure, by her husband John Henry Reese, who was arrested and on 12/13 held by the Coroner together with Orin Donaldson, as accessory, the latter having assisted Reese in disposing of the body. 34 Pct. Jan. 1920 No bill on Donaldson. 6/2/20 - Reese sentenced to hang on 10/14/20 - Scanlon. 10/14/20 hanged at Co. Jail.

Date of Offense: June 20, 1920

  • Victim Name: Rose, Robert L.
  • DefendantName: Redding, Grover C.
  • Address: 207 E. 35th St.
  • Case Number: 207 E. 35th St.
  • Case Description: Rose, Robert L. - Age 26 - Sailor - Shot to death in front of cigar store at 207 E. 35th St., by Grover C. Redding, leader of Abyssinian Parade, when he attempted to stop the latter from burning an American flag. On 7/7/20 Redding, Henry Lee, Edw. Rush, Allen Willis, James Briggs and Oscar McGavrock (brought back from Pittsburg) were held by the Coroner. 3 Pct. Arrest of Anderson McGavrock, R.D. Jonas, and Dennis Brown recommended by the Coroner. Samuel Tapp also indicted by July 1920 Grand Jury. 1/12/21 Tapp case Nolle Prossed - Kersten. 1/13/21 - Lee, Rush, Brown, Willis, Briggs & Anderson McGavrock cases - Acquitted - Kersten. 3/29/21 - Redding and Oscar McGavrock sentenced to hang 4/22/21 - Kersten - 6/24/21 both hanged at the County Jail. [RACE RIOT]

Date of Offense: October 23, 1920

  • Victim Name: Schwartz, Frank
  • DefendantName: Ward, Harry
  • Address: Cicero Ave & Fulton st.
  • Case Number: Cicero Ave & Fulton st.
  • Case Description: Schwartz, Frank - Age 35 - Fatally shot 10/23/20 at Cicero Ave. & Fulton St., by Harry Ward, who was attempting to escaped in an auto after committing a robbery. On 11/22/20 Ward was held by the Coroner. 23 Pct. 3/30/21 sentenced to hang 4/22/21 - Friend. 7/9/21 Sentenced to hang 7/15/21 - Friend. 7/15/21 Hanged at Co. Jail.

Date of Offense: August 23, 1917

  • Victim Name: Tierman, Joseph P. Patrolman
  • DefendantName: Lindrum, Harry
  • Address: 1751 W. Madison
  • Case Number: 1751 W. Madison
  • Case Description: Tierman, Joseph P. - Patrolman, 29 Pct. - Age 42 - Fatally shot 8/23 at 1751 W. Madison St., by Harry Lindrum whom he caught in act of burglarizing at store at above address. On Aug. 27th Lindrum was held by the Coroner and alter implicated Harry Sutherland in a confession. The latter was also arrested and held in $20,000.00 bonds - Judge Fisher - 29 Pct. Sept. 1917 No bills on both. 11/3/17 Sutherland given 25 yrs. in Joliet Pen. and Lindrum sentenced to hang 12/14/17 - Scanlon. [Reprieve granted until 2/15/18 by Gov. Lowden - 2/15/18 Lindrum hanged at County Jail at 9:36 A.M.].

Date of Offense: June 21, 1920

  • Victim Name: unknown man, wife Ruth
  • DefendantName: Carl, Wanderer, Edward Ryan
  • Address: 4932 N. Campbell
  • Case Number: 4932 N. Campbell
  • Case Description: Unknown Man - Age 22 - Am. - Shot to death in vestibule of 4732 N. Campbell Ave., by Carl Wanderer, who hired him to follow him and his wife Ruth, whom he also killed. He plotted the two murders to make it appear that this man attempted to hold them up and that he killed the robber who shot his wife. On 7/10/20 Carl was held by the Coroner. 32 Pct. 4/16/21 Sentenced to hang 6/17/21 - David. 9/30/21 Wanderer hanged at Co. Jail. [This man was identified on August 5, 1921 as Edward Ryan 2522 Calumet Ave.]

Date of Offense: January 15, 1920

  • Victim Name: Varchetti, Tony
  • DefendantName: Spinola, Louis
  • Address: 709 Forquer st.
  • Case Number: 709 Forquer st.
  • Case Description: Varchetti, Tony - Age 47 - Shot to death in saloon at 709 Forquer St., by four holdup men. On Jan. 21st Tony Lopez, Sam Ferara, thomas Costanza and Joseph Costanza were held by the Coroner. 17 Prct. One Louis Spinola also indicted with above men. 6/1/20 Thos. & Joe Costanza Nolle Prossed - Scanlon. 7/2/20 Lopez, Ferara and Joe Costanza sentenced to hang 10/11/20 - Scanlon. 3/4/21 - Lopez - Ferara & Costanza cases affirmed by Spr. Ct. 4/15/21 Ferara & Joe Costanza hanged at the County Jail. 7/8/21 Lopez hanged in County Jail. 9/6/21 Spinola case s/o - Sullivan. 3/9/22 Reinstated - Fitch. 6/9/22 to Joliet Pen. for life - Fisher.

Date of Offense: July 7, 1914

  • Victim Name: Weinstein, Hazel
  • DefendantName: Smith, Roswell C.J.
  • Address: 2638 Warren ave.
  • Case Number: 2638 Warren ave.
  • Case Description: Weinstein, Hazel - 4� yrs. - Ravished and smothered to death by Roswell C.J. Smith, in passageway of 2638 Warren Ave., Smith arrested and held by the Coroner 7/8/14 - 29th Pct. 12/5/14 Sentenced to hang 2/13/15 - O'Connor. 2/13/15 Hanged in County Jail.

Date of Offense: January 19, 1918

  • Victim Name: Wolf, Rudolph
  • DefendantName: Dear, Earl
  • Address: North ave. & LaSalle st.
  • Case Number: North ave. & LaSalle st.
  • Case Description: Wolf, Rudolph - Age 24 - Fatally shot Jan. 19th at North Ave. & LaSalle St. when he attempted to stop Earl Dear and Eugene Hartnett from driving away his auto. Both arrested and on Jan. 21 held by the Coroner. 39 Pct. 3/30/18 - Dear sentenced to hang 4/19/18 and Hartnett to Joliet Pen. for 14 years - Kersten. 6/27/19 - Dear hanged at Co. Jail.

Date of Offense: June 24, 1919

  • Victim Name: Wendell, Ben
  • DefendantName: Cardinelli, Sam
  • Address: 447 W. 22nd st.
  • Case Number: 447 W. 22nd st.
  • Case Description: Wendell, Ben - Age 35 - Fatally shot 6/24 in saloon at 447 W. 22 St. by several auto bandits who entered with intent to rob. 15 Pct. 11/21/14 Nick Viana and Thos. Errico arrested by Homicide Squad and on 12/2 indicted. Same on Sam Cardinelli and Leonard Crapo. 5/29/20 - Viana and Errico sentenced to hang 6/18/20 - Hebel. 7/15/20 Cardinelli sentenced to hang 10/14/20 - Viani sentence changed to life in Joliet Pen. - Crapo sent. to Joliet for life. - Scanlon. [3/4/21 Cardinelli sentence affirmed by Supreme Court. 12/10/20 - Viana hanged in Co. Jail. 4/15/21 - Cardinelli hanged in Co. Jail.]

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  • Victim Name: Wilkinson, Janet
  • DefendantName: Fitzgerald, Thomas
  • Address: 114 E. Superior st.
  • Case Number: 114 E. Superior st.
  • Case Description: Wilkinson, Jannet - Age 6 - Choked to death and body hidden under coal in basement of 114 E. Superior St., by Thomas Fitzgerald, who, on 7/28 was held by the Coroner. 28 Pct. 9/23/19 - Sentenced to hang 10/17/19 - Crowe. 10/17/19 - Hanged at County Jail.

Date of Offense: July 29, 1922

  • Victim Name: Witchell, Elizabeth Sr and Jr
  • DefendantName: Pastoni, Casper aka Skloff, Jo
  • Address: 149 W Oak st
  • Case Number: 149 W Oak st
  • Case Description: Witchell, Eliz. Sr. - Age 38, Eliz. Jr. - Age 4� - Both shot to death at 149 W. Oak St., by Casper Pastoni, alias John Sklaff, who attempted to commit suicide but recovered and on 8/12/22 was held by the Coroner. 28 Dist. 5/16/23 - s/o - sentenced to hang 6/15/23 - Kersten. 6/15/23 hanged in the County Jail.

Date of Offense: March 23, 1921

  • Victim Name: O'neill, Patrick
  • DefendantName: O'Connor, Thomas
  • Address: 6415 Washtenaw ave.
  • Case Number: 6415 Washtenaw ave.
  • Case Description: O'Neill, Patrick - Age 45 - Patrolman, D.B. - Shot to death in rear of 6415 Washtenaw Ave., by Thomas O'Connor whom he with several other officers attempted to arrest. O'Connor escaped. On 3/24/21 Wm. and Mary Foley, his brother-in-law and sister were arrested and on 4/22/21 indicted as accessories. 11 Pct. 7/30/21 O'Connor arrested and brought back from St. Paul, Minn. 8/2/21 turned over to the Sheriff. 9/28/21 Wm. & Mary Foley cases Nolled - McKinley. 10/14/21 O'Connor sentenced to hang 2/15/21 - Scanlan. Escaped from Co. Jail 12/6/21.

Date of Offense: January 7, 1924

  • Victim Name: Skiba, Vincent
  • DefendantName: Dalton, Lucius
  • Address: 79th st. and Merrill ave.
  • Case Number: 79th st. and Merrill ave.
  • Case Description: Skiba, Vincent - Age 52 - Patrolman - 7th Dist. - Shot to death at 79th St. and Merrill Ave., by three negroes whom he attempted to arrest after they had robbed two stores. On 1/10/24 the men, Lucius Dalton, Eddie Duncan and Henry Wilson, were arrested. They confessed and were indicted. 7 Dist. 2/23/24 both Dalton and Wilson were sentenced to hang 2/18/24. - Caverly. 2/25/24 Duncan - Life in Joliet Pen. - Caverly. On 4/18/24 Dalton and Wilson were hanged in the Co. Jail.

Date of Offense: December 21, 1925

  • Victim Name: Barnett, Bethie
  • DefendantName: Mobbs, Charles aka Colemen
  • Address: 1322 Mohawk st
  • Case Number: 1322 Mohawk st
  • Case Description: Barnett, Bettie - Age 21 - Colored - Found at 6:07 P.M., at home, 1322 Mohawk St., lying under the bed, having been strangled to death with a leather belt. Money was taken from her stocking and elsewhere. Suspicion centers on Chas. Hobbs, alias Coleman, who disappeared and who, the day before, spoke of going home down south. No evidence of assault. On 12/22/25 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 29 Dist. 1/6/26 Hobbs brought back from Cleveland, O. with Lonnie Kimble and both held without bail by Judge George. 3/18/26 - Kimble acquitted and Hobbs sentenced to hang 4/16/26 - Gemmill.4/16/26 Hobbs hanged in Co. Jail.

Date of Offense: December 15, 1926

  • Victim Name: Benfield, Julian A.
  • DefendantName: Elin Lyons
  • Address: 702 E 41st ST
  • Case Number: 702 E 41st ST
  • Case Description: Bonfield, Julian A. - Age 38 - Patrolman - 3 Dist. Shot to death at 9:10 A.M., in front of 702 E. 41 St., by one of two bandits who had just held up the entire office force of the University Extension Conservatory, at that address. The bandits escaped but on 12/16/26 Elin Lyons, a Spaniard, was arrested and positively identified and also made a confession that he fired the shot and implicated a Negro, Willie Brown. On 12/22/26 Lyons was indicted. 3 Dist. 3/26/27 - Lyons sentenced to hang 4/15/27 - Brothers. 4/7/27 - Stay to 4/29/27 - Brothers. 4/26/27 stay to 5/6/27 - Brothers. Stay to 6/24/27 - Brothers. 6/24/27 hanged in County Jail. 6/20/27 Aff. by Supr. Ct.

Date of Offense: July 1, 1925

  • Victim Name: Davis, Minnie aka Moore
  • DefendantName: Washington, Samuel
  • Address: 4114 Calumet
  • Case Number: 4114 Calumet
  • Case Description: Davis, Minnie, alias Moore - Age 33 - Colored - Fatally shot at 7:55 AM, 7/1/25, at 4114 Calumet Ave., where she went to live after leaving her common-law husband, Sam Washington, who followed her three shot her Washington , who followed her there and shot her. Washington escaped and on 7/4/25 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 7/25/25 arrested and held. 7/25/25 sentenced to hang on 12/18/25. - Miller. 12/28/25 - Stay to 2/19/26 - Miller. 2/17/26 Stay to 4/23/26 - Miller. 4/21/26 - Stay to 5/7/26 - Miller. 5/6/26 - Stay to 6/11/26 - Miller. 1/12/27 - Aff. by Supr. Ct. - Lindsay. 2/10/27 - stay to 2/18/27 - Miller . 2/25/27 - Commutted to life by Gov. Sinall.

Date of Offense: April 2, 1926

  • Victim Name: Dushoff, Morris
  • DefendantName: Quarles, Oscar
  • Address: 534 E 50th st
  • Case Number: 534 E 50th st
  • Case Description: Dushoff, Morris - Age 40 - Fatally shot at 12:50 PM, 4/2/26, as he entered an A&P Store at 534 E. 50th St., while it was being held up by two unknown Negroes who escaped. 3 Dist. 5/19/26 Geo. O'Connell and Edw. Fritchen, alias James Edward wanted (Bulletin). 5/21/26 Oscar Quarles and Arcalus Butts arrested and indicted. 10/1/26 Butts to Joliet Pen. for 40 years - Brothers. 1/14/27 - Quarles sentenced to hang 2/18/27 - P. Sullivan. 2/18/27 - Quarles hanged in Co. Jail. Fritchen indicted May 1926. 1/18/29 - s/o - J. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: November 16, 1927

  • Victim Name: Enderes, Baby
  • DefendantName: Rongetti, Amante
  • Address: Ashland Blvd Hos.
  • Case Number: Ashland Blvd Hos.
  • Case Description: Enders, Baby (Enders, Loretta - Dec. 11) - Deaths due to a criminal abortion by instrumentation, performed about 11/16/27, at he Ashland Blvd. Hospital by Dr. Amante Rongetti. On 12/24/27, Rongetti was held by the Coroner and denied bail. 17 Dist. 3/9/28 - Sentenced to die on 4/13/28 - Comerford. 10/29/28 - Reversed by Supreme Court. 1/29/29 - To Joliet Pen. - Gentzel - Verdict Manslaughter. 12/23/29 - Reversed and remanded by Supreme Court. 8/12/30 - to Joliet Pen. - Trude - Verd. Manslaughter.

Date of Offense: March 27, 1926

  • Victim Name: Finnegan, Edward C.
  • DefendantName: Evan, Richard
  • Address: in 39th & about 250 ft. east of California st.
  • Case Number: in 39th & about 250 ft. east of California st.
  • Case Description: Finnegan, Edward C. - Age 27 - Patrolman - 15 Dist. Shot to death at 2:30 PM, in 39th St., about 250 feet east of California Ave., by Richard Evans and Otto Hacker, whom he had arrested for speeding and was driving to the station in their car, Hacker sitting beside him and Evans in rear seat. Evans shot Finnegan in the back of the head and then both threw him out of the auto and escaped. On 3/29/26 their arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 15 Dist. 4/16/26 Hacker and Evans brought back from Midland, Texas and turned over to the Sheriff. 9/20/26 Evans sentenced to hang 10/22/26 - Miller. 10/29/26 Evans hanged in Co. Jail. 1/18/27 - Hacker acquitted - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: May 4, 1925

  • Victim Name: Gitzon, Christ
  • DefendantName: McCarthy, Campbell
  • Address: 328 N. Ashland ave.
  • Case Number: 328 N. Ashland ave.
  • Case Description: Gitzon, Christ - Age 55 - Shot to death at 12:50 AM, in front of 328 N. Ashland Ave., by a recently paroled (Pontiac) Negro, Campbell McCarthy, who was arrested while running away. On 5/5/25 he was held by the Coroner. 20 Dist. 8/5/25 sentenced to hang 10/16/25 - Williams. 10/13/25 Reset to 11/6/25. 11/5/25 Reset to 12/11/25. 12/5/25 Reset to 12/18/25. 1/29/26 - hanged in the County Jail.

Date of Offense: March 27, 1925

  • Victim Name: Lanciano, Rose
  • DefendantName: Lancicino, Frank
  • Address: 2959 Wentworth
  • Case Number: 2959 Wentworth
  • Case Description: Lanciano, Rose - Age 32 - Fatally shot at 11:20 P.M., in the store part of her home, 2959 Wentworth Ave., by her husband Frank Lanciano, who accused her of infidelity. On 3/28/28 Lanciano was held by the Coroner. 2 Dist. 7/8/25 Sentenced to hang 10/16/25 - Willams. 10/16/25 hanged in the County Jail.

Date of Offense: December 30, 1925

  • Victim Name: Nusbaum, Albert
  • DefendantName: Winn, John Walton
  • Address: 2947 E. 96th St.
  • Case Number: 2947 E. 96th St.
  • Case Description: Nusbaum, Albert - Age 67 - Head crushed with a machinists hammer at the home of Delila Martin, 2947 E. 96th St. and the body found about 75 ft. north of 94th St. in Brandon Ave. where it was carried in his own automobile. On 12/30/25 John Walton Winn, an admirer of Mrs. Nusbaum (was arrested in Crown Point, Ind.) Mrs. Delila Martin, owner of the house in which the murder was committed, Edw. Goff and Marion Stringham, boarders with Mrs. Martin, and Mrs. Elizabeth Nusbaum were arrested and confessed to having conspired to murder deceased, Winn, to gain his objective, Mrs. Nusbaum, and the others to profit by his estate. On 1/4/26 all were indicted by the grand jury. 7th Dist. 4/3/26 - Winn sentenced to hang 4/23/26 - Eller. 4/3/26 Eliz. Nusbaum given life in Joliet Pen., Delila Martin 14 years, Stringham 14 years and Goff 25 years in Joliet Pen. - Eller. 4/16/26 Winn granted stay to 6/11/26 - Eller. 5/????? - stay to ?????. 7/7/26 - Winn -stay to 10/5/26- Eller. 4/5/27 Winn hanged in County Jail (3/7/27 - Winn - affirmed by S.C. - Lindsay). 7/8/27 - Eliz. sentence affirmed by Sup. Ct.

Date of Offense: July 29, 1925

  • Victim Name: Rodkey, Frank B.
  • DefendantName: Holmes, Joseph
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Rodkey, Frank B. - Age 50 - Shot to death at 3:30 PM, in the office of the Drake Hotel, by one of five bandits who held up the place with shotguns. Two of the bandits, Eric Nelson and Ted "Tex" Court, were killed by Lincoln Park Police Officers. Two others, Joseph Holmes and Jack (J.W.) Woods, were captured and on 8/1/25 turned over to the Sheriff on Indictment. The fifth bandit, Wm. Wasil Marks, alias Wm. J. Mulenchuck, alias Wm. J. Melney, escaped. 28 Dist. 10/10/25 - Woods and Holmes sentenced to hang 12/11/25 - Judge Hopkins. 12/3/25 Stay of execution granted to 2/13/25 - Hopkins. 2/3/26 Woods and Holmes hanged in the County Jail. 2/13/26 - Marks ind. s/o - Lindsay. 3/25/38 - Mellenchuck, William, alias Jack Nugent - brought back from Santa Barbara, Cal. by DB to Sheriff. Nolle Prosse - Harrington - 8/12/38.

Date of Offense: July 10, 1925

  • Victim Name: white, madaline
  • DefendantName: Costello, Raymond
  • Address: 5931 lasalle st.
  • Case Number: 5931 lasalle st.
  • Case Description: White, Madaline - Age 16 - Strangled to death with a handkerchief forced down her throat sometime during the night. Body found underneath the porch in front of 5931 LaSalle St. and showed evidence of rape. On 7/14/25 Raymond Costello was arrested and admitted he had been with her that night. He was indicted and on 7/30/25 the Coroner made no recommendations upon closing the inquest on account of the indictment. 11 Dist. 8/19/25 Costello was sentenced to hang on 10/16/25 - Judge Williams. 3/6/26 Sentence affirmed by the Supreme Court. 3/11/26 Pronounced sane and sentenced to hang on 4/16/26 by Judge Kavanaugh. 4/16/26 Hanged in the County Jail.

Date of Offense: April 5, 1928

  • Victim Name: Chiska, John
  • DefendantName: Cygon, Steve
  • Address: 2216 N Lorell av
  • Case Number: 2216 N Lorell av
  • Case Description: Chiska, John - Age 48 - Sergt. of Police - Fatally shot at 9:35 AM, 4/5/28, in front of 2216 N. Lorel Ave., while in the act of making an arrest in an attempted holdup, by one of three suspects. On 4/12/28 two of the men, Stanley Walker and Joseph Papciak were booked for murder and they were held on 4/13 by the Coroner who recommended the arrest of Steve Cygan as the third man. 31 Dist. 11/26/28 Papciak to 20 years Joliet Pen. - Walker Nolle Prossed - J. Sullivan. Steve Cygon - Case reinstated 10/27/37. Judge Harington. S/O/L - Harington 11/17/37. Arrested in Jackson, Mich. & brought back 6/20/38 - case reopened. Sentenced to death 6/16/39 - Stanton 5/13/39. Electrocuted County Jail 10/13/39.

Date of Offense: January 18, 1929

  • Victim Name: French, Martin
  • DefendantName: Shadlow, Leonard
  • Address: 35th St. and Michigan Ave.
  • Case Number: 35th St. and Michigan Ave.
  • Case Description: French, Martin - Age 70 - Colored - Fatally shot at 1:12 PM, 1/18/29, in the Franklin Trust and Savings Bank, N.E. corner of 35th St. and Michigan Ave. while attempting to frustrate a robbery by five Negro bandits who escaped. A raid on 3341 Wabash Ave., the same night, yielded the capture of Leonard Shadlow [Ex.], Harry Williams, alias LaFon Fisher [Ex], Leon Brown [Ex.], Melvin Jenkins [Life], and Herbert Hare [Life], who were identified as the bandits and who signed confessions after re-enacting the holdup. On 1/24/29 all were held by the Coroner. Steve Dickson, alias Dixon [Life], is wanted. 4 Dist. 5/28/29 Jenkins - Life in Joliet Pen. and Shadlow, Williams and Brown to die on 6/21/29 - Gentzel. 5/31/29 - Hare to Joliet Pen. for life - Taylor. 6/18/29 Stayed to 7/19/29 - Gentzel. 3/12/30 Aff. by Sup. Ct. (all 3). 7/8/30 Aff. by Sup. Ct. (all 3). 10/3/30 - Shadlow and Fisher, alias Williams executed in Elec. Chair. 9/30/30 - Brown case - Verdict Sane & Sentenced to die 10/17/30 - Williams. 11/28/30 - Brown executed in Elec. Chair in Co. Jail. [4/5/30 Steve Dixon brought back from Jackson, Miss. and held on Indictment. 6/27/30 To Joliet Pen. for life - Normoyle.

Date of Offense: November 11, 1928

  • Victim Name: Metlock, Chas
  • DefendantName: Napoleon Glover
  • Address: 4301 So. State St.
  • Case Number: 4301 So. State St.
  • Case Description: Metlock, Chas. - Age 55 - Colored - Fatally shot 7:35 PM, 11/11/28, in a drug store at 4301 So. State St., by three negro holdups who escaped. On 11/15/28, the three, Van Zelder Goutheraux, Napoleon Glover, and Morgan Swan, were arrested, confessed, and implicated Eugene Pruitt, with whom they shared the proceeds of the robbery. On 11/21/28 all four were held by the Coroner and indicted. 5 Dist. 2/2/29 Swan and Glover sentenced to be executed 2/25/29 - Kavanaugh. 2/2/29 Goutheraux life in Joliet Pen. - Kavanaugh. 2/16/29 - Pruitt Life in Joliet Pen. - Kavanaugh. 3/1/29 - stay to 4/12/29 - Kavanaugh. 6/21/29 Swan and Glover Executed in Elec. Chair at County Jail.

Date of Offense: October 28, 1930

  • Victim Name: Merrill, Courtney M.
  • DefendantName: John Popescue
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Merrill, Courtney M. - Age 56 - Stabbed to death at 7:30 PM, 10/28/30, in the rear of the Union State Bank, 92nd St. and Houston Ave., while putting his car in a garage, by two holdup men, when he resisted robbery. One of the bandits shot at him and the other stabbed him. On 10/30/30 John Popescue and Charles Rocco were arrested in the latter�s flat in So. Chicago on information from Gary, Ind. Police and confessed to this murder as well as that of John Schweger, in Indiana harbor, four hours after this murder. On 11/1/30 they were held by the Coroner as was Rose Miller, their consort, as an accessory after the fact. 8 Dist. 12/13/30 - Popescue & Rocco sentenced to be executed on 2/13/31 - Finnegan. 12/20/30 - Miller - s/o - Finnegan. 7/8/31 Affirmed by Sup. Court. Exec. Set for 10/16/31. 10/16/31 both men executed in Elec. Chair in the County Jail.

Date of Offense: July 29, 1928

  • Victim Name: O'Connell, Jeremiah
  • DefendantName: Woodworth, Aaron; alias Jack W
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: O�Connell, Jeremiah - Age 41 - Patrolman - Fatally shot at 12:05 AM, 7/29/28, in 33rd St., at alley east of LaSalle St., while attempting to arrest a negro bandit, Aaron Woodworth, or Woodward, alias Jack Whitaker, who had just robbed and fatally wounded a man. Woodworth also wounded Patrolman Howard Doyle before he himself was wounded and captured. On 9/25/28 he was held by the Coroner. 4 Dist. 7/29/28 Joe Harris, colored, arrested as Woodworth�s accomplice was discharged 9/26/28 by Judge Padden. 5/31/29 - Sentenced to die 6/14/29 - Gentzel. 1/730 - Affirmed by Supreme Court. 4/11/30 - Executed in electric chair at County Hosp.

Date of Offense: October 12, 1929

  • Victim Name: Perrenoud, Lyle
  • DefendantName: Vogel, August
  • Address: 836 E. 81st St.
  • Case Number: 836 E. 81st St.
  • Case Description: Perrenoud, Lyle - Age 26 - Fatally shot 11:50 PM, 10/12/29, while standing alongside of his automobile in front of 836 E. 81st St., by one of three men (drunk) whose ire he had aroused for �hogging� the road while driving east in 75th St. They followed Perrenoud who was accompanied by his wife and friends; when he alighted from his auto, they drove up, shot him and escaped. On 10/14/29 their woman companion, Fay Allison, confessed and implicated Herbert Curry, who was arrested next day, and two brothers, George Vogel and August Vogel, the latter as the actual killer. August Vogel was brought back from Canton, Ohio on 11/4/29 and George Vogel from New York City on 11/6/29. All four were indicted and turned over to the sheriff. August Vogel stated his purpose was to be robbery. They committed two robberies following the shooting. 11 Dist. 2/5/30 - George - Nolle Prossed - Kerner. 2/5/30 Allison Nolle Prossed - Kerner. 2/8/30 - Curry case s/o - Kerner. 2/8/30 - August sentenced to death - Kerner. 4/16/30 - Execution stayed to 5/9/30. 5/9/30 - August executed in Elec. Chair at County Jail.

Date of Offense: June 16, 1930

  • Victim Name: Patras, Christ
  • DefendantName: Sullivan, Richard
  • Address: 2572 N. Clark St.
  • Case Number: 2572 N. Clark St.
  • Case Description: Patras, Christ - Age 40 - Shot to death at 2:25 AM, 6/16/30, in his restaurant, the �Villa Rica,� at 2572 N. Clark St., by two bandits at whom he fired two shots while resisting robbery. Bulletin 6/17/30: Harold Keller and Geo. Burchill are wanted. On 7/22/30 Richard Sullivan was arrested and confessed after being implicated and named as the slayer by Frank Bell now in the County Jail on several robbery charges. They were indicted 7/31/30. 37 Dist. 12/15/30 Bell & Sullivan sentenced to the executed on 2/13/31 - Sabath. 12/15/30 Bell & Sullivan sentenced to be executed on 10/16/31. 10/16/31 Bell won last minuted reprisal and on 10/16/31 Sullivan was executed in Elec. Chair at Co. Jail. 1/8/32 - Bell executed in electric chair.

Date of Offense: December 13, 1930

  • Victim Name: Tulupan, Paul M.
  • DefendantName: Bonham, Howard
  • Address: 1244 N. Dearborn St.
  • Case Number: 1244 N. Dearborn St.
  • Case Description: Tulupan, Paul M. - Age 37 - Shot to death at 7:25 PM, in the restaurant of the Claridge Hotel, 1244 N. Dearborn St., while counting the day�s receipts, by an unknown bandit with a sawed-off shotgun. The bandit threw down the weapon and escaped. Looked like a Jew. 36 Dist. 12/21/30 Howard Bonham arrested and identified by two eye witnesses. 12/30/30 held without bail by Judge Lyle. 9/11/31 sentenced to die 10/23/31 - Burke. 10/21/31 stay: 11/17/31 stay- 5/11/32 stay: sentence affirmed by Sup. Ct. 9/12/32 Declared sane and exec set for 10/7/32. 11/1/32 Commuted to 99 yrs. Joliet Pen. By Governor Emmerson.

Date of Offense: June 20, 1929

  • Victim Name: Velasopulous, Milton
  • DefendantName: Lenhardt, Wm, "Ignatz"
  • Address: 803 w. 74th St.
  • Case Number: 803 w. 74th St.
  • Case Description: Velasopulous, Milton - Age 52 - Fatally shot 2:40 PM, 6/20/29, in his lunchroom at 803 W. 74th St., by an unknown holdup when he resisted robbery. The bandit, believed to be Willie Doody, escaped in an auto which he commandeered at the point of a gun. 15 Dist. Bulletin 7/18/29 Wm., alias Ignatz, Lenhardt wanted. 8/23/29 Lenhardt arrested and indicted. 3/21/30 - Sentenced to Elec. Chair 4/11/30 - Finnegan. 12/12/30 - Executed in the Electric Chair at County Jail. 11/12/30 sentence affirmed by Sup. Ct.

Cases Involving Prostitution

14 Cases Found:

Date of Offense: October 4, 1884

  • Victim Name: Brooks, Minnie; alias Hunt
  • DefendantName: Williams, Joseph
  • Address: 446 Dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 446 Dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Brooks, Minnie, alias, Hunt, 45 yrs., keeper of house of ill-fame 446 Dearborn St., fatally stabbed at that place by Joseph Williams, who was arrested. Harrison St. Station. She died on Oct. 6. Giles Hunt, stabbed by Williams at same time died Oct. 5.

Date of Offense: May 22, 1893

  • Victim Name: Dole, Nana
  • DefendantName: Howard, William
  • Address: 2806 State st.
  • Case Number: 2806 State st.
  • Case Description: Dale, Nana, colored, fatally shot in house of ill fame, 2806 State St., by William Howard, colored, who was arrested in Buffalo, N.Y., and brought to Chicago Feb. 20, 1901, and held without bail next day by Justice Prindiville. Sentenced July 5, 1901, by Judge Smith to twenty-five years in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: December 28, 1904

  • Victim Name: Dooley, Annie
  • DefendantName: Stanton, Robert
  • Address: 207 W. Lake st.
  • Case Number: 207 W. Lake st.
  • Case Description: Dooley, Annie, 30 yrs., prostitute fatally kicked and beaten at home, 207 W. Lake St., by Robert Stanton, col'd, who was arrested, 27th Prect. and held by Coroner's Jury Dec. 30. She died en route to County Hospital. Stanton sentenced to twenty-five years in Pen. by Judge Barnes, April 25, 1905.

Date of Offense: May 18, 1903

  • Victim Name: Emmill, Kellie
  • DefendantName: Werlek, Martin
  • Address: Madison & Union sts.
  • Case Number: Madison & Union sts.
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense: April 28, 1898

  • Victim Name: Grant, Callie
  • DefendantName: Dickinson, Addie
  • Address: 508 State st., room 20
  • Case Number: 508 State st., room 20
  • Case Description: Grant, Callie, colored prostitute, fatally cut in fight, room 20, 508 State St., by Addie Dickinson, colored, who was arrested. Callie Grant died in St. Luke's Hospital. Addie Dickinson sentenced Nov. 17, 1898 by Judge Waterman to three years in Joliet.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1884

  • Victim Name: Harvey, Asa, alias Clifford, D
  • DefendantName: Sudkemp, Clem
  • Address: 48 S. Halsted
  • Case Number: 48 S. Halsted
  • Case Description: Harvey, Ada, alias Daisy Clifford, prostitute, 18 yrs., shot dead in room, 48 S. Halsted St., by Clem Sudkemp, 27 yrs., who committed suicide by shooting. Desplaines St.

Date of Offense: January 14, 1885

  • Victim Name: Hall, Kittie
  • DefendantName: Hutchison, Billy
  • Address: 126 1/2 Pacific Ave.
  • Case Number: 126 1/2 Pacific Ave.
  • Case Description: Hall, Kittie, prostitute, 35 yrs., shot dead, 126 1/2 Pacific Av., by Billy Hutchin- son, with whom she had been living and who was arrested. Harrison St. Station.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Lawler, Hattie
  • DefendantName: Scott, William F.
  • Address: 52 N. Peoria st.
  • Case Number: 52 N. Peoria st.
  • Case Description: Lawler, Hattie, prostitute, found dead, 52 N. Peoria St. Death from assault by William F. Scott, with whom she was living.

Date of Offense: January 17, 1880

  • Victim Name: Robinson
  • DefendantName: Stratton
  • Address: 75 W. Kinzie st.
  • Case Number: 75 W. Kinzie st.
  • Case Description: Robinson, Lottie, keeper of house of ill fame, 75 W. Kinzie St., shot dead at that place by George W. Stratton, who was arrested and sent to Pen. (Central Detail).

Date of Offense: November 12, 1909

  • Victim Name: Rutherford, Minnie alias Burke
  • DefendantName: Middleton, Frank alias Dale
  • Address: 1914 Dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 1914 Dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Rutherford, Minnie, alias Burke. 34 ys. old. Prostitute. Throat cut at 1914 Dearborn St. by Frank alias Dale Middleton who was arrested. 3d pct. Held by coroner 11/12/09. 12-2-09, 25 yrs., Joliet.

Date of Offense: June 18, 1897

  • Victim Name: Scully, Nellie
  • DefendantName: Scully, John, John Smith
  • Address: 555 Clark st.
  • Case Number: 555 Clark st.
  • Case Description: Scully, Nellie, prostitute, fatally shot, 555 Clark St. and died in St. Luke's Hospital. John Scully, alias, John Smith, arrested and acquitted.

Date of Offense: August 9, 1895

  • Victim Name: unknown
  • DefendantName: Beys, Gillet
  • Address: RR tracks between 117th and 118th
  • Case Number: RR tracks between 117th and 118th
  • Case Description: Unknown tramp, 35 years old, stabbed and killed on R.R. tracks, between 117th and 118th Sts. Gillet Beys arrested.

Date of Offense: June 5, 1928

  • Victim Name: hardy alias adams, anna
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2112 s. dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 2112 s. dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Hardy, alias Adams, Anna � Age 32 � Colored � Shot to death at 11:20 PM, 6/5/28, in front of 2112 So. Dearborn St., by an unidentified white man when she refused to refund him a dollar which he had given to her and for which she refused to give him �satisfaction.� 2 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 7, 1930

  • Victim Name: Hughes, Juanita
  • DefendantName: Bennett, Josephine
  • Address: 4531 Indiana Ave
  • Case Number: 4531 Indiana Ave
  • Case Description: 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.

Cases Involving Strikes or Labor Disputes

48 Cases Found:

Date of Offense: May 2, 1905

  • Victim Name: Beard, Charles
  • DefendantName: Murphy, Jeff
  • Address: at N.W. corner Lake st and Michigan Av.
  • Case Number: at N.W. corner Lake st and Michigan Av.
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense: April 19, 1905

  • Victim Name: Carlsbrony, C.J.
  • DefendantName: Borsian, Paul
  • Address: Princeton Ave. & 31st St.
  • Case Number: Princeton Ave. & 31st St.
  • Case Description: Carlsbronx, C.J. 3# years old, blacksmith, died in Washington Park Hospital. Assaulted April 19, at Princeton Av. and 31st St., by supposed union pickets. Paul Borsian and John Rose arrested. 6th Prect. borsian released on writ of habeas corpus, May 1, by Judge Chystraus. Charles Gilhooley, Charles J. Casey, Henry J. Newman, George Miller, Edward Farley, and Mark Looney arrested, 10th Prect. Frank Novak arrested May 14. Charles Casey arrested and held without bail as accessory, May 15. Coroner's verdict death from pneumonia. Above parties held for conspiracy and assault. (Not Murder, died of Pneumonia) (See Clipping book Vol. 10, page 97) (Novak indictment quashed, March 30, 1907).

Date of Offense: May 16, 1905

  • Victim Name: Carlson, Enoch
  • DefendantName: Gordon, Edward
  • Address: Princeton Ave. & 27th St,
  • Case Number: Princeton Ave. & 27th St,
  • Case Description: Carlson, Enoch, 8 yrs., fatally shot, Princeton av. and 27th St. by negro strike breaker. ____ Ballinger and ___ Jones arrested. 3d Prect. Edward Gordon, col'd, held as principal and Granville Harris and John Tyler, both col'd, held as accessories May 24, by coroner's jury. Edward Gordon "no bill" by Grand Jury, July 1905. No bill for all. John Tyler arrested May 6, 1906 and turned over to Sheriff. 19th Prect. Gordon and Tyler acquitted July 12, 1906.(Edward Gordon and John Tyler, col'd, indicted Jan. 30, 1906.)

Date of Offense: February 28, 1910

  • Victim Name: Cerny, Charles
  • DefendantName: Beyer, David
  • Address: 1284 Clybourn Ave.
  • Case Number: 1284 Clybourn Ave.
  • Case Description: Cerny, Charles, 40 yrs. died in Alexian Bros. Hospital. Shot at 11 P.M. Feb. 28, at 1284 Clybourn Av., by David Beyer, foreman of Brennen's bakery. Labor trouble. Beyer was arrested. 39th Prect. Held by Cor. Jury 3/8/10 - 4/1910 - No bill G. Jury. No bill by May Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: November 10, 1894

  • Victim Name: Doyle, James
  • DefendantName: Burgess, H.K.
  • Address: new Marquette Building
  • Case Number: new Marquette Building
  • Case Description: Doyle, James, fatally shot at new Marguette Building, by H.K. Burgess, who was arrested and held, but discharged by Grand Jury. Labor troubles.

Date of Offense: November 24, 1900

  • Victim Name: Frness, Henry
  • DefendantName: Kilroy, James, Pickles
  • Address: 22nd and Morgan sts.
  • Case Number: 22nd and Morgan sts.
  • Case Description: Frness, Henry, woodworker, (non-union) shot dead, 22d and Morgan Sts., by supposed strikers James Kilroy, alias Pickles, arrested and held to Grand Jury, acquitted by jury in C.C. (Judge Brentano) Feb. 4, 1903, and arrested on charge of robbery. John Graves wanted. John, alias "Red" Graves, arrested in Cleveland, Ohio, June 26, 190#. Nolle Pros. March 9, 1909.

Date of Offense: February 12, 1903

  • Victim Name: Gates, Samuel
  • DefendantName: Covent, A.H.
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Gates, Samuel, 6 Water St., commission merchant, died home 111 Ho### St., from assault committed Feb. 12, at C. M & St. L. freight house by union teamster, name unknown. Mr. Gates drove a wagon of Peter Fox Louis Co., to the depot for a case of eggs and the man who assaulted him disputed his right to drive a team. A.H. Covent charged with the crime surrendered at Harrison St. Station, Feb. 19, and held by Coroner's Jury Feb. 24. Found guilty by jury in C.C. (Judge McEwan) June 5, 1903. Died (pnuemonia) in Co. Jail, Jan. 11, 1904.

Date of Offense: August 13, 1884

  • Victim Name: Hick, Henry
  • DefendantName: Smith, William
  • Address: Desplaines & Hubbard sts.
  • Case Number: Desplaines & Hubbard sts.
  • Case Description: Hick, Henry, Union stove moulder, shot dead by one of a party of non-union men from Cribben & Sexton's foundry, who were attacked by strikers at Desplaines and Hubbard Sts. William Smith and Fred Meyenfeldt arrested.

Date of Offense: April 16, 1905

  • Victim Name: Klaxon, Peter
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Klaxon, Peter, 35 yrs., died in Alexian Bros. [St. Elizabeth's] Hospital from assault committed April 16 in front of Montgomery Ward & Cos store where he was delivering goods by unknown men supposed to be striking teamsters. Coroner's verdict, May 1, 1905, "death from fatty degeneration of the heard, auperinduced by use of alcoholic stimulants." Not Homicide, see coroner.

Date of Offense: May 22, 1887

  • Victim Name: Mackey, Daniel
  • DefendantName: English, James
  • Address: Indiana st. near Hoyne Ave.
  • Case Number: Indiana st. near Hoyne Ave.
  • Case Description: Mackey, Daniel, 23 years old, shot dead in dispute over labor trouble, Indiana St. near Hoyne Av., by James English, a street car conductor, whom Mackey assaulted. He was arrested. West Chicago Av. Station.

Date of Offense: April 25, 1900

  • Victim Name: Miller
  • DefendantName: Baster, M.S.
  • Address: Racine and Oakdale Ave.
  • Case Number: Racine and Oakdale Ave.
  • Case Description: Miller, Peter, teamster, 24 years old, shot dead. Racine and Oakdale Avs., by H.S. Baster, Dept. of Baker & Vawter Printing Co., who in company with two employees of above Co., were assaulted by Miller and three companions at above location. John McGuire, one of Miller's associates was also shot by Baster, who was arrested. 41st Prect. Labor trouble. Raster was exonerated by Coroner's Jury on ground of self defense but was rearrested May 24, on warrant sworn out by Peter Miller's brother. Held in bonds of $10,000 July 13, by Justice Hoglund. Acquitted in Judge Kavanagh's court, Nov. 29, 1900.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1903

  • Victim Name: Mullen, Thomas
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 986 Clybourn Ave
  • Case Number: 986 Clybourn Ave
  • Case Description: Mullen, Thomas, employee Illinois Malleable Iron Co., died in Alexian Hosp. Assaulted June 28, in saloon, 986 Clybourn av., by two men, supposed strikers. 41st Prect.

Date of Offense: April 5, 1904

  • Victim Name:
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: near 38th st.
  • Case Number: near 38th st.
  • Case Description: Nichols, George, union man, shot dead while attacking non-union Greek employees of American Can Co., who were being brought in on C.&A. train near 38th Sts. Coroner's jury exonerated all concerned in defense.

Date of Offense: July 11, 1894

  • Victim Name: O'Connor, P.
  • DefendantName: Downey, W.J.
  • Address: 12th and Halsted sts.
  • Case Number: 12th and Halsted sts.
  • Case Description: O'Connor, P., fatally shot, 12th and Halsted Sts., by W.J. Downey, of the State militia, who was arrested. (During great railroad strike).

Date of Offense: January 9, 1900

  • Victim Name: O'Brien, Roger
  • DefendantName: Maun, David
  • Address: Wentworth near 38th st.
  • Case Number: Wentworth near 38th st.
  • Case Description: O'Brien, Roger, 35 years old, fatally shot, Wentworth Av., near 38th St., in a fight with non-union sewer laborers. Four arrests. 19th Prect. David Maun and Jerry Trombly held to Grand Jury, Jan. 9, by Coroner's Jury. O'Brien died in Mercy Hospital on Jan. 8.

Date of Offense: January 24, 1900

  • Victim Name: O'Connor, Edward
  • DefendantName: Mengel, Julius
  • Address: Chicago Ave & Wood st.
  • Case Number: Chicago Ave & Wood st.
  • Case Description: O'Connor, Edward A., 28 years old, killed, stabbed, Chicago Av. and Wood St., by Julius A. Mengel, who was arrested. 32d Prect. Mengel was a non-union workman, and claimed that he was assaulted by two union strikers, of whom O'Connor was one, and that the stabbing was done in self-defense. He was held by Coroner's Jury Jan. 30, and discharged (No bill) by Grand Jury, Feb. 3.

Date of Offense: December 8, 1903

  • Victim Name: Osuchowski, John
  • DefendantName: McCarthy, John
  • Address: Elston Av. & Bradley sts.
  • Case Number: Elston Av. & Bradley sts.
  • Case Description: Osuchowski, John, trunkmaker, shot dead, Elston Av. and Bradley Sts., by supposed strikers. Several arrests. 33d Prect. John McCarthy identified and held by Coroner's Jury. Peter Bozyoh, Stanley Rudiedy and Peterr Konieczka arrested and held as accessories. On March 27, 1904, Apolonia Starosta, a girl, 14 years old, confessed in Court that her former testimony was false and as she was the principal witness all the above prisoners were discharged on instion of Ass't. States Attorney Newcomer.

Date of Offense: July 26, 1877

  • Victim Name: Polz, Henry
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Halsted st. viaduct
  • Case Number: Halsted st. viaduct
  • Case Description: Polz, Henry, died, home, 709 S. May St., from pistol wound in left breast received during labor riot at Halsted St. viaduct, July 26, '77.

Date of Offense: January 3, 1904

  • Victim Name: Pustma, John
  • DefendantName: Lake, Charles
  • Address: 11053 Michigan Av.
  • Case Number: 11053 Michigan Av.
  • Case Description: Pustma, John, fatally shot 11053 Michigan Av., by Charles Lake, who was asrrested. Lake was a non-union painter and had quarreled with Pustma over labor matters.

Date of Offense: May 10, 1905

  • Victim Name: Pierce, George
  • DefendantName: Waldorf, Fred T
  • Address: 17th & Clark sts.
  • Case Number: 17th & Clark sts.
  • Case Description: Pierce, George, 22 yrs., teamster, fatally shot, died en route to hospital, by Fred T. Waldorf, who was escorting employees of Rothschild & Co. from their barn. shooting occurred at 17th and Clark Sts. Woldorf, who was arrested, claimed that Pierce attempted to assault him. 3d Prect.

Date of Offense: April 20, 1902

  • Victim Name: Robinson, Lee
  • DefendantName: Roologer, Bissett
  • Address: 13 Polk st.
  • Case Number: 13 Polk st.
  • Case Description: Robinson, Lee, colored, proprietor of barber shop, 13 Polk St., shot dead at that place by Bissett Roologer, colored deaf mute, whom Robinson had discharged. Roologer arrested and held by Coroner's Jury April 21. Sentenced Jan. 21, 1903, by Judge McEwan to fourteen years in Joliet Penitentiary. 2d Prect.

Date of Offense: November 21, 1903

  • Victim Name: Reichow, Emil
  • DefendantName: Long, Charles
  • Address: State & Polk sts.
  • Case Number: State & Polk sts.
  • Case Description: Reichow, Emil, strike picket of Franklin Union 4, of press feeders, shot dead at State and Polk Sts., by Charles Lang, foreman of R.R. Donnelly & Sons pressroom, who claimed that Reichow, in company with others, assaulted Lang and other employes of above named firm. Lang was arrested. 2d Prect. Lang held by Coroner's Jury Nov. 23, and discharged by Grand Jury Nov. term.

Date of Offense: August 19, 1904

  • Victim Name: Ryan, Dennis
  • DefendantName: Everett, Loney
  • Address: Stockyards
  • Case Number: Stockyards
  • Case Description: Ryan, Dennis, died. Shot in strikers riot at Stock Yards Aug. 19. Leroy Everett, col'd., and seven others arrested. 19th Prect. Sonny Everett, John Gibson, John, Gallion, and Albert Johnson, all colored, arrested and held Aug. 26, by Coroner's Jury. Loney Everett sentenced Dec. 15 by Judge Tuthill to fourteen years in Joliet Penitentiary.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1905

  • Victim Name: Rohiston, Samuel aka Rasmus
  • DefendantName: Austin, Frank
  • Address: 43rd & State st.
  • Case Number: 43rd & State st.
  • Case Description: Rohlston, [Rasmus] Samuel, 48 yrs., shot dead, 43d and State Sts., by Frank Austin, a newly appointed negro policeman, who fired into a crowd because someone shouted "scab" at the driver of one of A.M. Rothschild & Co's wagons which Austin was guarding. He was arrested . 11th Prect. Jury disagreed in Judge Kersten's court Sept. 13, 1905. Sentenced to Joliet Pen., Oct. 25, 1905, by Judge Tuley.

Date of Offense: May 5, 1905

  • Victim Name: tatterbaum, Harry
  • DefendantName: Grataski, John
  • Address: 754 W 17th st
  • Case Number: 754 W 17th st
  • Case Description: Tatterbaum, Harry, 35 ys. old. Fatally shot at 754 W. 17th St. by person unknown who escaped. Labor troubles are said to have provoked the shooting. 23 prect. Vincent Karez, alias Anton Wolicki, John Grataski, Alex Wrobkowski and Boleslaw Nagawrecki arrested and held by coroner's jury May 20, '09. All four sentenced April 9, 1910, by Judge Tuthill to 25 years each in Joliet Pen.

Date of Offense: April 10, 1902

  • Victim Name: Smith, Thomas W
  • DefendantName: Woltschlauger, Charles
  • Address: 12th st and Campbell
  • Case Number: 12th st and Campbell
  • Case Description: Smith, Thomas W., machinist (non union) assaulted by supposed strikers, 12th St. and Campbell Av., and died April 12. Charles Woltschlauger and Robert Dead arrested, but released by Coroner's Jury. Thomas Trinker arrested in Quincy, Ill., March 16, 1903.

Date of Offense: August 6, 1903

  • Victim Name: Sweeney, Michael
  • DefendantName: Weller, John C
  • Address: Halsted and Monroe
  • Case Number: Halsted and Monroe
  • Case Description: Sweeney, Michael, shot dead, Halsted and Monroe Sts., by John C. Weller, a non-union sheet metal worker, whom Sweeney in company with two other strikers, had attacked. Weller arrested. 27th Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury Aug. 28, 1903. Discharged by Grand Jury, Sept. term, 1903.

Date of Offense: May 22, 1905

  • Victim Name: turner, henry
  • DefendantName: McCoy, Sanford C
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Turner, Henry, colored, died. Struck with paving stone May 22, by Sanford C.McCoy, a colored contractor, 68 years old, in a quarrel over wages. McCoy held by Coroner's Jury May 30. 3d Prect. Sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary. Oct. 21, 1905, by Judge McEwan.

Date of Offense: July 27, 1877

  • Victim Name: White, J.J.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Millard Av and 23rd st
  • Case Number: Millard Av and 23rd st
  • Case Description: White, J.J., shot dead on his doorstep, Millard Av. and 23d St., by an unknown man (supposed striker). White had been appointed to special officer during labor trouble.

Date of Offense: May 22, 1911

  • Victim Name: Gentleman, William
  • DefendantName: McAndrews, Ches
  • Address: 166 No. State St.
  • Case Number: 166 No. State St.
  • Case Description: Gentleman, William, 28 yrs. fatally shot O'Malley's saloon 166 No. State St. by some unknown parties, due to labor troubles. Chas. McAndrews arrested. 1st Pct. Maurice Enright arrested and indicted by Grand Jury June 22. 10/21/18 - Enright N/P - Guerin.

Date of Offense: November 20, 1915

  • Victim Name: Guszkowski, Michael
  • DefendantName: Korach, Peter
  • Address: S.W. Corner Wood and Division Sts
  • Case Number: S.W. Corner Wood and Division Sts
  • Case Description: Guszkowski, Michael, Age 23 - Fatally assaulted 11/20/15 at S.W. Corner Wood and Division Sts., by striking tailors. 11/29/15 Coroner held (Mans.) Alex Aranow (accy to Mans.) 3rd Pct. Peter Korach - 1/31/17 Acquitted Barrett. Alex Sowarsky 1/31/17 Acquitted - Barrett.Nick Lotosiki 1/31/17 Acquitted Barrett. Chas. Biegan 1/31/17 Acquitted - Barrett, Dec. 1915 No Bill.John Laynick 1/31/17 Acquitted Barrett. Andrew Chillo 1/31/17 Acquitted - Barrett. Dec. 1915 Nobill.

Date of Offense: June 8, 1912

  • Victim Name: Mannon, Padrick
  • DefendantName: Deluca, Frank
  • Address: Polk and Clifton Sts.
  • Case Number: Polk and Clifton Sts.
  • Case Description: Hannon, Patrick, 31 yrs. fatally shot Polk & Clinton Sts. June 8th by Frank Deluca a non- union freight handler who was arrested. 21 Pct. 7/3/12 Held by Coroner. 9/1912, no bill.

Date of Offense: October 26, 1915

  • Victim Name: Kapper, Sam
  • DefendantName: Paniche, tony
  • Address: Harison and Halsted
  • Case Number: Harison and Halsted
  • Case Description: Kapper, Sam, - Age 28 - Shot to death at Harrison & Halsted Sts., in shooting affray between union and non-union garment workers. Toney and Anna Paniche who were held pending Coroner's inquest released. Tony discharged 11/19/15 by Judge Mahoney. 27th Pct.

Date of Offense: June 17, 1912

  • Victim Name: Mallory, John
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 39 S. 5th ave.
  • Case Number: 39 S. 5th ave.
  • Case Description: Mallory, John. 40 yrs. Found shot to death in labor union hall 39 So. 5th Ave. 1st Prect. 6/27/12 Coroner's verdict: accidental shooting.

Date of Offense: April 11, 1913

  • Victim Name: Edward, Paul
  • DefendantName: Lund, Charles
  • Address: 2731 Pine Grove Ave.
  • Case Number: 2731 Pine Grove Ave.
  • Case Description: Paul. Edw'd. 40 yrs. Shot dead 2731 Pine Grove Ave. - labor trouble - by Chas. D. Lund who escaped. 41 Pct. Lund surrendered and was exonerated by coroner's jury April 23, 1913.

Date of Offense: June 18, 1919

  • Victim Name: Szikou, John
  • DefendantName: Snedker, David Special Officer
  • Address: 100 yds north of Blue Island Ave.
  • Case Number: 100 yds north of Blue Island Ave.
  • Case Description: Szikou, John - Age 45 - Fatally shot June 18th, 100 yards north of Blue Island Ave., during a riot of striking employes of Am. Car & Foundry Co., by Special Officer David Snedker, who, on 7/16 was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 18 Pct. Sept. 1919 No Bill.

Date of Offense: October 8, 1919

  • Victim Name: Snyder, Joseph J. alias Pasere
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 45th & Loomis st.
  • Case Number: 45th & Loomis st.
  • Case Description: Snyder, Joseph J., alias Pazereskis, - Age 20 - Fatally shot near 45th & Loomis St. on I.J. R.R. tracks, either by police officers or during general fight among members of labor unions. On 10/17 Coroner's Verdict: "Justifiable Homicide." 14 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 25, 1920

  • Victim Name: Scerland, John
  • DefendantName: Lawrence, Rudolph
  • Address: 1942 W. Kinzie st.
  • Case Number: 1942 W. Kinzie st.
  • Case Description: Scerland, John - Age 32 - Fatally shot 5/25/20 in front of 1942 W. Kinzie St., factory of Fred A. Snow, during a strike riot by Rudolph Lawrence, watchman, and Wm. Beck, who were exonerated by the Coroner as justifiable. 24 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 4, 1919

  • Victim Name: Wendt, Frank
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Wendt, Frank - Age 63 - Died from pneumonia, secondary to injuries received when beaten by a mob of strikers near the Deering plant. Assailant unknown. 20 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 5, 1922

  • Victim Name: Borgstrom, Chester
  • DefendantName: Saefeld, Charles S.
  • Address: 4401 Roosevelt Rd.
  • Case Number: 4401 Roosevelt Rd.
  • Case Description: Borgstrom, Chester - Age 23 - Shot to death in office of the Jones Foundry Co., 4401 Roosevelt Rd., by Charles S. Saefeld, a discharged employee who also attempted to kill 3 others. Saefeld himself was killed by the plant supt., E.J. Powers. 21 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1922

  • Victim Name: Fraser, Henry H.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 90th st. and the ICRR
  • Case Number: 90th st. and the ICRR
  • Case Description: Fraser, Henry H. - Age 19 - Fatally assaulted with a piece of pipe at 90th St. and the I.C.R.R. by some unknown striker or strikers who escaped. 6A Dist.

Date of Offense: August 3, 1922

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Wm. R.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 109th & South Park ave.
  • Case Number: 109th & South Park ave.
  • Case Description: Johnson, Wm. R. - Age 42 - Fatally assaulted at 109th & South Park Ave. by four unknown men, supposed to be strikers, while on his way to work at the Burnside Shops of the I.C.R.R. 9 Dist.

Date of Offense: February 26, 1923

  • Victim Name: Kinsella, Wm
  • DefendantName: Green, Albert
  • Address: 3420 Roosevelt
  • Case Number: 3420 Roosevelt
  • Case Description: Kinsella, Wm. - Age 23 - Shot to death at 3420 Roosevelt Rd. during a meeting of the Butchers? Union , by Albert Green, who, on 3/3/23, was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. 1/30/24 - Acquitted - Williams.

Date of Offense: September 18, 1921

  • Victim Name: Lane, Ernest
  • DefendantName: Stoney, Frank
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Lane, Ernest - Age 40 - Fatally shot 9/18/21 at 61st & Drexel Ave., while picketing a building during janitors? strike by the owner, Frank Stoney, who, on 9/21/21, was held by the Coroner. 6 Pct. On 9/18/21 Chas. Vaccaro and James Columbo were arrested as accessories but on 9/21/21 were exonerated by the Coroner. Oct. 1921 No bill.

Date of Offense: December 7, 1921

  • Victim Name: Pike, George
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 44th and Marshfield
  • Case Number: 44th and Marshfield
  • Case Description: Pike, or Pilch, George - Fatally shot 12/7/21 at 44th & Marshfield Ave., during strike riot at the packing houses, by some unknown person or persons who escaped. 13 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 26, 1927

  • Victim Name: Braverman, Max
  • DefendantName: John Russo
  • Address: 2645 Roosevelt Rd.
  • Case Number: 2645 Roosevelt Rd.
  • Case Description: Braverman, Max - Age 45 - Fatally shot 3:15 PM, 8/26/27, in front of 2645 W. Roosevelt Rd., where a junk peddler's meeting was in progress, by Harry "Lefty" Lewis, Business Agt. For Junk Peddler's Union #787, and a crew of sluggers, when the peddlers, gathered to discuss the situation, refused to join the union. On 8/26/27 John Russo, Patrick J. Lavelle and Frank Smith were arrested. On 9/5/27 Harry Lewis and Patsy Pargoni were arrested. All were indicted and turned over to the Sheriff. 17 Dist. 10/1/27 Markus Looney booked - 12/1/27 Disch. - Ehler (Mun. Ct.) 11/18/27 - Lewis Acquitted - Karkowski. 11/23/27 - Pargoni, Russo, Smith and LaVelle cases stricken off - Brothers.

Date of Offense: February 9, 1928

  • Victim Name: Ellis, James
  • DefendantName: Elliot, Ross
  • Address: Lumber and Halsted Sts.
  • Case Number: Lumber and Halsted Sts.
  • Case Description: Ellis, James � Age 41 � Colored � Shot to death at 6:35 AM, 2/9/25, at a loading platform of the Omaha Packing Co. Lumber and Halsted Sts., by Ross Elliott who harbored an old grudge against Ellis after his discharge last October. In his get-away Elliott killed Charles Miller. He escaped to his brother�s home, 131 E. 35th St., where, at 1:40 PM, he shot and killed Lt. Edw. Murphy and Patrolman Eugene J. Keegan while resisting arrest. See above. 21 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 20, 1930

  • Victim Name: Mulcahy, Chas. J.
  • DefendantName: Charles Stein
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Mulcahy, Chas. J. - Age 45 - Deceased and Barney Ruberry, both business agents of the Plumber�s Union, were fatally shot at 3:35 PM, 8/20/30, at the S.W. corner of Addison St. and Western Ave., where the new Lane Tech. High School is under construction, by �some unknown person or persons� who fired at them thru a window as they approached a construction shanty. Two men were observed escaping in an auto belonging to the John Carl Stein Co., Plumbing Contractors, who had had trouble with the union. On 8/27/30 Charles Stein and Albert Courchene, of that concern, were surrendered by their attorney at the DB. On advice of counsel they refused to make a statement there as well as at the inquest, but it was intimated they would claim self-defense if brought to trial. Failure of identification brought them release at the inquest on 8/28/30 and for the same reason the case was nolle prossed 10/23/30 by Judge Lyle. 39 Dist.

Cases of Unintentional Manslaughter

92 Cases Found:

Date of Offense: October 16, 1906

  • Victim Name: Alcoba, John
  • DefendantName: Alcoba, Sarah
  • Address: 1854 Walnut st.
  • Case Number: 1854 Walnut st.
  • Case Description: Alcoba, John, 39 years old, shot dead, 1854 Walnut St., by his wife Sarah Alcoba, who claimed that he attacked her with a butcher knife. She was arrested, 28th Prect. Exonerated by Coroner�s Jury, Oct. 17, 1906.

Date of Offense: July 13, 1880

  • Victim Name: Bateman, Patrick
  • DefendantName: Clark, Dr. L.J.
  • Address: 153 Blue Island av
  • Case Number: 153 Blue Island av
  • Case Description: Bateman, Patrick, 24 yrs., bartender in saloon 153 Blue Island Av., skull fractured by blow with chair by Dr. L.J. Clark, veterinary surgeon, who got into a quarrel ### the saloon with John McCaffery, struck at him with chair, missing him and striking Bateman, who died within an hour. Dr. Clark was arrested. W. 12th St. Station.

Date of Offense: August 30, 1908

  • Victim Name: Carlov, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Bozza, Antonio
  • Address: 406 Clark St.
  • Case Number: 406 Clark St.
  • Case Description: Carlov, Joseph. 43 ys. old. Fatally stabbed Aug. 30 rear 406 clark st. by Antonio Pottozo who was arrested. 2 pct. (Antonio Bozza held by Coroner's Jury 9/3/08. To Joliet Pen. (manslaughter) Jan. 18, 09 by Judge McGundy - 2/2/10 Brought back on Writ. Sentence vacated -sisch - McGundy.

Date of Offense: March 11, 1893

  • Victim Name: Degnan, James
  • DefendantName: Leine, Adolph
  • Address: 88th Place near Calumet Av.
  • Case Number: 88th Place near Calumet Av.
  • Case Description: Degnan, James, shot dead, 88th Place near Calumet Av., by Adolph Leine, who thought him a burglar. Peine was exonerated by the Coroner's Jury. Degnan was intoxicated and went to Leine's house by mistake thinking it was his boarding house of 87th St., near Cottage Grove Av.

Date of Offense: July 1, 1899

  • Victim Name: Doyle, David
  • DefendantName: Johnson, Charles
  • Address: 159 Division st.
  • Case Number: 159 Division st.
  • Case Description: Doyle, David, 33 yrs., shot dead, saloon, 159 Division St., by Peter Loftus, proprietor of saloon, who was being fired on by Doyle and five companions. Loftus was arrested and discharged. 39th Prect. John Mahoney and Charles Johnson were arrested July 5, by Off's. Spain and Stephens, of Central, and held without bail, July 14, by Coroner's Jury. Johnson discharged by Grand Jury, July term, 1899, and Mahoney was admitted to bail of $2000, Oct. 27, 1899, by Judge Baker.

Date of Offense: July 2, 1899

  • Victim Name: Doyle, Timothy
  • DefendantName: Doyle, Grase, Farrington
  • Address: LaSalle Av., near Indiana st.
  • Case Number: LaSalle Av., near Indiana st.
  • Case Description: Doyle, Timothy, 22 yrs., shot dead, LaSalle Av., near Indiana St., by Grase Doyle, alias Farrington, Doyle's wife, from whom he had separated. She was arrested and sentenced Sept. 20, 1899, by Judge Waterman, to one year in Joliet Pen. 38th Prect.

Date of Offense: September 25, 1902

  • Victim Name: Daily, John
  • DefendantName: Cunningham, John, "William Bra
  • Address: 5012 Cottage Grove Av.
  • Case Number: 5012 Cottage Grove Av.
  • Case Description: Daily, John, colored, 39 yrs., killed, throat cut. 5012 Cottage Grove Av., by John Cunningham, alias William Brady, who escaped at the time, but was arrested Oct. 2 and held to Grand Jury without bail, Oct. 7, by Coroner's Jury. Acquitted by jury in C.C. (Judge McEwen) Jan. 27, 1903, on ground of self defense. 11th Prect.

Date of Offense: May 2, 1904

  • Victim Name: Hudec, James
  • DefendantName: Belsky, Edward Off.
  • Address: 1566 W. 22nd st.
  • Case Number: 1566 W. 22nd st.
  • Case Description: Hudec, James, 17 years old, of 1147 S. Spaulding Av., created a disturbance at a dance at 1566 W. 22d St., and on request Off. Edward Belsky ejected him. He resisted the officer who struck him with open hand. Hudec fell down a short flight of stairs causing a fracture of the skull from which he died at home on May 2. On May 3, the Coroner's Jury found that death was caused as above and exonerated Off. Belsky from any criminal blame.

Date of Offense: July 7, 1909

  • Victim Name: magliano, Concetla
  • DefendantName: Magliano, Donatte
  • Address: 106 W. Polk st.
  • Case Number: 106 W. Polk st.
  • Case Description: Magliano, Concetta, 23 yrs. Housekeeper residing at 104 W. Polk St. interfered in an altercation between her husband Donatto and Tony Centanni on July 7th in yard rear of 106 W. Polk St. and received several knife wounds which later proved fatal. Donatte Magliano her husband was exonerated by Coroner's Jury on July 15th. Centanni is still at large.

Date of Offense: July 23, 1911

  • Victim Name: Bellsky, Tony
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1105 E. 63rd st.
  • Case Number: 1105 E. 63rd st.
  • Case Description: Bellsky, Tony, 24 yrs. fatally stabbed July 23 at 1105 E. 63d St. Beck's Caf�, by Tony Serduto who was arrested and held by coroner 7/28/11 - 12 Pct. - 12-5-11 Acquitted - Freeman.

Date of Offense: October 21, 1899

  • Victim Name: Wilke, William
  • DefendantName: Chelius, Charles
  • Address: 1329 N Francisco
  • Case Number: 1329 N Francisco
  • Case Description: Wilke, William, 20 years old, killed by blow with fist in sparring contest in basement of his home, 1329 N. Francisco St., by Charles Chelius, who was arrested.

Date of Offense: July 17, 1920

  • Victim Name: Antonicci, Vito
  • DefendantName: Sonnefeld, Peter
  • Address: 2936 Belmont ave.
  • Case Number: 2936 Belmont ave.
  • Case Description: Antonicci, Vito - Age 22 - Fatally assaulted with a club in front of 2936 Belmont Ave., Peter Sonnefeld, during an altercation. Peter was held by the coroner 7/21/20. 26 Pct. Aug. 1920 No bill.

Date of Offense: July 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Becker, Herman C.
  • DefendantName: Norman, Harry
  • Address: 601 W. Madison st.
  • Case Number: 601 W. Madison st.
  • Case Description: Becker, Herman C. 41 yrs. fatally assaulted (fist) 601 W. Madison St. in July or Aug 1911 - by Harry Norman, a Soldier, who was arrested and Held by Coroner 3/30/12 - 27 Pct. May 1912, No bill by G.J.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1912

  • Victim Name: Burzycki, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Swynteh, Andrew
  • Address: 17th St. / Western Ave.
  • Case Number: 17th St. / Western Ave.
  • Case Description: Burzycki, Stanley, 24 yrs. fatally assaulted (Iron Bar) July 20 at Caldwell Machine Shop. 17th St. & Western Ave. by Andrew Swynteh who was arrested and held by Coroner 7/22/12 - 23 Pct. 4/7/13 - Pontiac Ref. - Windes.

Date of Offense: November 28, 1913

  • Victim Name: Buck, C.
  • DefendantName: Bernstein, Bennie
  • Address: State & Van Buren Sts.
  • Case Number: State & Van Buren Sts.
  • Case Description: Buck, C. 24 yrs. stabbed to death in Meat Market of Rothchild & Co. State & VanBuren Sts. by Bennie Bernstein who was arrested and held by Coroner 1/29/13. 1st Prect. - 6/12/13. Acquitted. Cooper.

Date of Offense: April 26, 1913

  • Victim Name: Black, Lillian
  • DefendantName: Murray, Mary
  • Address: 3402 Vernon Ave.
  • Case Number: 3402 Vernon Ave.
  • Case Description: Black, Lillian, "Col." 39 yrs. fatally stabbed Apr. 26 at 3402 Vernon Ave. by Mary Murray "Col." who was held by Coroner 5/12/1913. 5 Pct. - May 1913 - No bill.

Date of Offense: June 15, 1913

  • Victim Name: Brockman, Eugene
  • DefendantName: Powers, Thomas "Titt"
  • Address: Troy & 12th Sts.
  • Case Number: Troy & 12th Sts.
  • Case Description: Brockman, Eugene A. 24 yrs. fatally stabbed Troy & 12th Sts. by Thomas Powers, alias "Titt," who escaped. 24 Pct. Boot black from Minneapolis, Minn. 9/20/13. 6/8/14 Acquitted - Walker.

Date of Offense: September 21, 1912

  • Victim Name: Bellows, Frank L.
  • DefendantName: under
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Bellows, Frank L., 52 ys. died 6/29 from supposed injury received in Asslt. & stabbing Sept. 21 - 1912, according to Coroner's verdict. - 44 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 30, 1913

  • Victim Name: Boulli, George
  • DefendantName: Maslowicz, John (escaped)
  • Address: 4335 S. Wood
  • Case Number: 4335 S. Wood
  • Case Description: Boulli, George, 38 yrs. fatally assaulted June 30 by John Maslowicz at 4335 So. Wood St. who escaped. 20 pct.

Date of Offense: August 27, 1913

  • Victim Name: Burns, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Mangoren, Michael
  • Address: 1613 Carroll Ave.
  • Case Number: 1613 Carroll Ave.
  • Case Description: Burns, Thomas, 60 yrs. fatally assaulted Aug. 27 at 1613 Carroll Ave by Michael Mungoren who was held by Coroner 8/29/13 - 29 Pct. Sept. 1913 No bill G.J.

Date of Offense: September 8, 1913

  • Victim Name: Biederman, Julius
  • DefendantName: Schlessinger, Morris
  • Address: 1627 N. Dorchester Ave.
  • Case Number: 1627 N. Dorchester Ave.
  • Case Description: Biederman, Julius, 52 yrs. fatally assaulted Sept. 8 in rear of 1627 N. Dinchester Ave. by Morris Schlessinger, with iron bat, who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/1/13. 33 Pct. Oct. 1913, no bill.

Date of Offense: October 5, 1913

  • Victim Name: Brady, John
  • DefendantName: Tysler, Gus-Teeling, Walter-Bo
  • Address: 34 Pl. & Auburn Ave.
  • Case Number: 34 Pl. & Auburn Ave.
  • Case Description: Brady, John, 35 yrs. fatally assaulted Oct. 5 at 34 Place & Auburn Ave. by Gus Tysler, Walter Teeling, and John Bowman who were held by Coroner 10/9/13. 6 Pct. 2-3-14 Tysler, Theeling, Bowman, not guilty - 20 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 23, 1913

  • Victim Name: Battaglia, Giovanni
  • DefendantName: Sciara, Giachimo
  • Address: 953 Milton Ave.
  • Case Number: 953 Milton Ave.
  • Case Description: Battaglia, Giovanni, 21 yrs. fatally stabbed Nov. 23 at 953 Milton Ave. by Giachimo Sciara who escaped. - 38 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1913

  • Victim Name: Bresch, Edward
  • DefendantName: Oberg, Maude
  • Address: 1841 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 1841 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Bresch, Enward, 25 ys. fatally stabbed 1841 Wabash Ave. by Maude Oberg who was arrested. 3 Pct. Held by Coroner 12/26/13 - 3/31/14 Acquitted Judge Kersten.

Date of Offense: August 1, 1914

  • Victim Name: Black, Albert N.
  • DefendantName: Shipman, W.E.
  • Address: 1249 Jackson Blvd.
  • Case Number: 1249 Jackson Blvd.
  • Case Description: Black, Albert N. - 19 yrs. - Stabbed to death at 1249 Jackson Blvd. by his step-father W.E. Shipman who escaped & whose apprehension Coroner recommends. 28th Pct. 12/7/14 Shipman arrested and brought back from Cickasha, Okla. & held by Coroner 12/9/14. 4/10/15 - 14 yrs. Joliet Pen. - O'Connor.

Date of Offense: September 22, 1914

  • Victim Name: Baldelli, Enrico
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Grant park
  • Case Number: Grant park
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense: August 4, 1914

  • Victim Name: Bolean, Joe
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 223 w. Austin ave.
  • Case Number: 223 w. Austin ave.
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense: October 3, 1914

  • Victim Name: Bradley, John W.
  • DefendantName: Blue, Martha
  • Address: 5650 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 5650 Federal st.
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense: December 25, 1914

  • Victim Name: bartobski, joe
  • DefendantName: Matousek, Andrew
  • Address: 2444 w. 48th st.
  • Case Number: 2444 w. 48th st.
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense: June 19, 1917

  • Victim Name: Buklethich, Alex
  • DefendantName: Sale, Joseph
  • Address: Willow and Trement St
  • Case Number: Willow and Trement St
  • Case Description: Buklethich, Alex - Age 26 - Fatally stabbed on 6/19 at Willow and Tremont Sts., during quarrel with Joseph Sale, who on 6/29 was held by the Coroner - 40th Pct. 10/13/17 to Joliet Pen. - McGoortz.

Date of Offense: July 14, 1917

  • Victim Name: Blair, Phil
  • DefendantName: Feinberg, David
  • Address: 59 E. 22nd St
  • Case Number: 59 E. 22nd St
  • Case Description: Blair, Phil - Age 35 - Shot to death at 59 E. 22nd St., in quarrel with David Feinberg, who, on 7/17 was held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. - 5/24/20 to Joliet Pen. - Barrett.

Date of Offense: November 4, 1917

  • Victim Name: burke, george
  • DefendantName: Kasim, Charles H.
  • Address: 839 e. 89th pl
  • Case Number: 839 e. 89th pl
  • Case Description: Burke, George - Age 31 - Fatally shot 11/4 in front of 839 E. 89th Place by Charles H. Kasim while walking along with the latter's sife. On 11/16 Kasim was brought back from Gary, Ind. and held by the Coroner. 13 Pct. Nov., 1917 No bill.

Date of Offense: November 17, 1917

  • Victim Name: brickler, severn
  • DefendantName: Schultz, Anna
  • Address: 1801 w. chicago ave
  • Case Number: 1801 w. chicago ave
  • Case Description: Brickler, Severn - Age 25 - Fatally shot 11/17 at 1801 W. Chicago Ave., by his sister Mrs. Anna Schultz, who on 11/27 was exonerated by the Coroner. Was drunk and abusing his mother. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 1, 1917

  • Victim Name: bushkin, sarah
  • DefendantName: Bushkin, Louis
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Bushkin, Sarah - Age 36 - Killed by blow on head with an axe in hands of her husband Louis who surrendered himself and on 12/3 was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 3/22/18 to Chester Asylum for Criminal Insane - McGarrity.

Date of Offense: December 20, 1914

  • Victim Name: Christinsen, James
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 505 Wabash
  • Case Number: 505 Wabash
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense: September 27, 1915

  • Victim Name: Costolluzzo, Vito
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1129 Milton Ave
  • Case Number: 1129 Milton Ave
  • Case Description: Costolluzzo, Vito - Age 52 - Shot to death while passing front of 1129 Milton Ave. by some unknown person who escaped. 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: October 23, 1915

  • Victim Name: Cunnett, J.E.
  • DefendantName: Apgar, Clarence Smith
  • Address: Dorchester & Dante Aves
  • Case Number: Dorchester & Dante Aves
  • Case Description: Cunnett, J.E. - Age 36 - Fatally assaulted 10/23/15 on 75th St. bet. Dorchester and Dante Aves., refused to tell by whom. 10/26/15 Clarence Smith Apgar held by the Coroner for involuntary manslaughter. 13th. 3/17/16 s/o - Kavanagh.

Date of Offense: October 17, 1915

  • Victim Name: Cozzo, Nicholas
  • DefendantName: Cifaldo, Tony
  • Address: 23rd & 24th Sts
  • Case Number: 23rd & 24th Sts
  • Case Description: Cozzo, Nicholas - Age 44 - Stabbed and beaten to death with wrench on Lake Front between 23rd & 24th Sts., 10/21/15 Tony Cifaldo brought back from Detroit, Mich, and on 11/16/15 held to G.J. by Coroner who also recommended arrest of John Cifaldo, 4th Pct. 3/20/16 Cifaldo sentenced to Joliet Pen by Judge Turney.

Date of Offense: November 7, 1915

  • Victim Name: Corp, Henry
  • DefendantName: Pinkowski, Charles
  • Address: 2031 Armitage Ave
  • Case Number: 2031 Armitage Ave
  • Case Description: Corp, Henry - Age 17 - Fatally shot Nov. 7th in front of 2031 Armitage Ave., by Charles Pinkowski whose arrest and holdover to G.J. Coroner recommended. 11/18/15. 34th Pct. 7/29/16 Pinkowski brought back from Harbor Beach, Mich. & turned over to sheriff. 9/12/16 to Pontiac Ref. by Judge Sabath.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Catamis, Paulo
  • DefendantName: Guizzo, Marie Ventura
  • Address: 2219 W. Chicago Ave
  • Case Number: 2219 W. Chicago Ave
  • Case Description: Catamis, Paulo - Age 33 - Found shot to death at 2219 W. Chicago Ave. 1/5/16 Marie Ventura Guizzo, alias Carato, and Sam Simoudi held by Coroner - Guizzo for Murder & simondi as an accessory. 32nd Pct. 4/17/16 Marie Guizzo acquitted and Simondi DWP - Thomson.

Date of Offense: March 26, 1916

  • Victim Name: Coogan, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Thibeau, Mike
  • Address: 5026 S. Justine St
  • Case Number: 5026 S. Justine St
  • Case Description: Coogan, Hugh - Age 25 - Shot in back of head by 1 of 3 men to whom he had just spoken, in front of 5026 So. Justine St. 4/5/16 Mike Thibeau - Elmer Johnson - Edw. O'Donnell held to G.J. by the Coroner. 20 Pct. April 1916 No Bill on Thibeau & Johnson. 5/5/16 Johnson Nolle Prossed - McDonald. 5/11/16 O'Donnell & Thibeau acquitted - Judge McDonald.

Date of Offense: December 3, 1917

  • Victim Name: Crowley, Thomas
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2032 Emerson Ave.
  • Case Number: 2032 Emerson Ave.
  • Case Description: Crowley, Thomas - Age 55 - Fatally assaulted Dec. 3 in front of his home 2032 Emerson Ave., by 2 unknown men. On Jan. 8, Coroner recommended unknown men be arrested & heldover. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 7, 1918

  • Victim Name: Chiraso, Angelo, Ceraso
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Chiraso, or Ceraso, Angelo - Age 45 - Italian. Assaulted with a deadly weapon and killed at alley crossing north of 91st St. west side of Buffalo Ave. by some unknown person or persons who escaped. 8 Prect.

Date of Offense: April 28, 1920

  • Victim Name: Connellly, James
  • DefendantName: Burchette, Charles
  • Address: 2702 S. Emerald Ave.
  • Case Number: 2702 S. Emerald Ave.
  • Case Description: Connelly, James - Age 46 - Fatally assaulted with a flackjack in hand of one Charles Burchette at 2702 So. Emerald Ave., whom he attempted to cut with a knife . On 4/30/20 Burchette was exonerated by the coroner. 15 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 13, 1920

  • Victim Name: Cardaras, Chris
  • DefendantName: Manos, Ges., Manodakas
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Cardaras, Chris - Age 28 - Fatally stabbed 9/13/20 at N.E. Corner of Racine Ave. and Harrison St., during an altercation with one Ges. Manos alias Manodakas, whose arrest and holdover were recommended by the Coroner 16/6/20. 21 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 16, 1911

  • Victim Name: Rush, Denon V.
  • DefendantName: Booner, William & Olson, Samue
  • Address: Wells and Superior sts.
  • Case Number: Wells and Superior sts.
  • Case Description: Denon, Rush V., 50 yrs., fatally assaulted Jan. 16 at Wells and Superior Sts. by some unknown man who escaped. 38 Pct. Wm. J. Boener & Samuel Olson arrested and held by Judge Hines 9/27/11. Oct. 1911 No Bill - Olson. Boener acquitted March 8, 1912. Judge McKinley.

Date of Offense: August 31, 1912

  • Victim Name: Dupes, Robert E.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: State & Harrison sts.
  • Case Number: State & Harrison sts.
  • Case Description: Dupes, Robert E. 20 ys. Fatally stabbed Aug. 23 at State & Harrison Sts. by unknown man who escaped. 2 pct.

Date of Offense: October 6, 1912

  • Victim Name: Dorsey, Jeremiah
  • DefendantName: Behler, Chas.
  • Address: 9440 Commercial Av.
  • Case Number: 9440 Commercial Av.
  • Case Description: Dorsey, Jeremiah, 23 yrs. Fatally assaulted Cherinds saloon (fists) 9440 Commercial Av. by Chas. Behler who was exonerated by Corone 10/7/12 - 15 Prect.

Date of Offense: October 9, 1912

  • Victim Name: Doyle, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Burke, Joseph
  • Address: 2220 Dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 2220 Dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Doyle, Thomas. 35 yrs. Died Oct. 13th from assault of Oct. 9 by Jos. Burke in rear of 2220 Dearborn St. Burke held by Coroner 10/23/12. 4 Pct. Nov. 19-12. No bill by Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: November 28, 1912

  • Victim Name: Davis, Ges. G.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Harrison st. & Hermitage Ave.
  • Case Number: Harrison st. & Hermitage Ave.
  • Case Description: Davis, Ges. G. 48 yrs. Died from assault. Found at Harrison St. & Hermitage Ave. Assailants unknown. 28 Pct.

Date of Offense: February 5, 1913

  • Victim Name: Deckaro, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Ott, Benj.
  • Address: 119 st. & Morgan st.
  • Case Number: 119 st. & Morgan st.
  • Case Description: Deckaro, Thomas, 51 yrs. Fatally injured 119 St. & Morgan St. by being struck by Benj. Ott with iron pipe. 2/27/13 - Ott exonerated by Coroner. 14 Pct. Re-arrested and held by Judge Courtney 3/12/13 - 5000.00 Bonds. May 1913 No bill.

Date of Offense: September 2, 1913

  • Victim Name: Davis, Chas.
  • DefendantName: Douglas, John alias "Omaha"
  • Address: 19 W. 17th st.
  • Case Number: 19 W. 17th st.
  • Case Description: Davis, Chas. "Col." 30 yrs. Fatally stabbed Sept. 2 at 19 W. 17 St. by John Douglas, alias "Omaha," "Col.," who escaped. 3d Pct. Arrested Sept. 9 and held by Coroner. 1-3-1914 - Acquitted - Brentano.

Date of Offense: January 22, 1914

  • Victim Name: Donohue, Daniel
  • DefendantName: McQueery, James
  • Address: 1365 S. California Ave.
  • Case Number: 1365 S. California Ave.
  • Case Description: Donohue, Daniel. 70 yrs. Kicked to death in basement 1365 So. California Ave., by James McQueery who was arrested and held by the Coroner 1-24-14. 24 Pct. 9/16/14 (manslaughter) to Joliet Pen. - Dever.

Date of Offense: April 26, 1914

  • Victim Name: Dvorak, Jerry
  • DefendantName: Hurtek, Joseph
  • Address: 2659 S. Trumbell Ave.
  • Case Number: 2659 S. Trumbell Ave.
  • Case Description: Dvorak, Jerry, 25 years. Fatally stabbed in front of 2659 So. Trumbull Ave., by Jos. Hurtek, who was exonerated by Coroner's Jury 4/27/14 - 25th Prct.

Date of Offense: May 23, 1914

  • Victim Name: Dohn, John
  • DefendantName: Cuda, Joseph
  • Address: 1127 S. Peoria st.
  • Case Number: 1127 S. Peoria st.
  • Case Description: Dolan, John - 45 yrs. - Fatally assaulted (club) at 1127 So. Peoria St., rear, 21st Pct. Joseph Cuta wanted - see Bulletin May 26th. 35/29/15 Joseph Cuda brought back from Toledo, Ohio and turned over to the Sheriff.

Date of Offense: October 13, 1914

  • Victim Name: Delgato, Bonifoses
  • DefendantName: Tarios, Zeferiro
  • Address: Albany Ave. & C&A R.R.
  • Case Number: Albany Ave. & C&A R.R.
  • Case Description: Delgato, Bonifoses, 28 yrs. - Found stabbed to death at Albany Ave. & C&A R.R. supposedly by Zeferino Tarios who is wanted. 8 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 15, 1914

  • Victim Name: Daskal, James
  • DefendantName: Kiriaco, Gianaris
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Daskal, James - Age 30 - Skull fractured in fight in saloon at 736 N.Clark St. 12/22 Kiriaco Gianaris and Thannis Manos held by Coroner for murder. Also Mike Malizeto, James Visaces, Ges. Trakanos & Aleck Macris ordered held when arrested. 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: January 23, 1915

  • Victim Name: Drayash,
  • DefendantName: Chorak, Mike
  • Address: 9025 Greennbay Ave.
  • Case Number: 9025 Greennbay Ave.
  • Case Description: Drayash, Kosta - Age 44 - Dangerously wounded in stabbing affray in front of 9025 Green Bay Ave. Mike Chorak held by the Coroner 1/28/15. 15th Pct. 4/24/15 Chorak acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: April 28, 1915

  • Victim Name: DeFrancesco, Joe
  • DefendantName: Cavarella, Sam
  • Address: 712 W. Taylor st.
  • Case Number: 712 W. Taylor st.
  • Case Description: DeFrancesco, Joe - Age 35 - Skull fractured with bat and throat cut with razor 2130 A.M., at 712 W. Taylor St. (front of ) by 2 men. 5/4/15 Sam Cavarella and Frank Magallines arrested and held by the Coroner 21st Pct. 2/26/16 both to Joliet Pen. for 16 years each - Barrett.

Date of Offense: February 12, 1916

  • Victim Name: Dominico, Amedis
  • DefendantName: Quintleni, Dominick
  • Address: 1001 S. Racine
  • Case Number: 1001 S. Racine
  • Case Description: Dominico, Amedis - Age 36 - Fatally stabbed during quarrel in saloon at 1001 So. Racine Ave. 2/14/16 Dominick Quintleni held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 6/19/16 Quintello acquitted - Turney.

Date of Offense: June 8, 1916

  • Victim Name: Dupree, Harry
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Wabash Ave near 9th
  • Case Number: Wabash Ave near 9th
  • Case Description: Dupree, Harry - Age 35 - Found dead at 2 A.M. in Wabash Ave. near 9th St., with stab wound in left breast. 6/14/16 Coroner unable to fix blame. 2 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 13, 1916

  • Victim Name: Dietrich, Harry
  • DefendantName: Archibald Schwenn
  • Address: Plymouth PL. & Van Buren St.
  • Case Number: Plymouth PL. & Van Buren St.
  • Case Description: Dietrich, Harry - Age 46 - Fatally stabbed 6/13/16 at Plymouth Pl. & Van Buren St., in an argument with Archibald G. Schwenn who on 6/19/15 was held by the Coroner. 1st Pct. July 1916 No bill.

Date of Offense: January 5, 1917

  • Victim Name: Davis, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Will Brown
  • Address: 3120 State St
  • Case Number: 3120 State St
  • Case Description: Davis, Hugh - Age 31 - (Col.) Fatally assaulted (baseball bat used) on Jan. 5 in saloon at 3120 State St., by Will Brown, who on Jan. 23rd was held by the Coroner. 5th Precinct. Aug. 3, 1917 Brown acquitted - Judge Pain.

Date of Offense: December 15, 1917

  • Victim Name: Dymil, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Mike Pazinski
  • Address: 1757 W. 47th
  • Case Number: 1757 W. 47th
  • Case Description: Dymil, Stanley - Age 20 - Died from injuries received at 1757 W. 47th St., when he was assaulted by one Mike Pazinski, who, on Dec. 28 was held by the Coroner. 20 Pct. 12/8/19 - s/o - Kersten.

Date of Offense: January 18, 1918

  • Victim Name: DeRosa, Nick
  • DefendantName: Guisseppi, Gassi
  • Address: 623 N. Sangamon
  • Case Number: 623 N. Sangamon
  • Case Description: DeRosa, Nick - Age 34 - Fatally stabbed in front of 623 N. Sangamon St., during an altercation with Guisseppi Gassi who escaped. 32nd Pct.

Date of Offense: March 17, 1918

  • Victim Name: Daris, Emna
  • DefendantName: Charles Daris
  • Address: 124 E. 41st ST
  • Case Number: 124 E. 41st ST
  • Case Description: Daris, Mrs. Emma - Age 24 - Col. Throat cut at 124 E. 41 St., 3rd flat by her husband Charles who attempted suicide but recovered and on Apr. 9 was held by the Coroner. 6/18/18 - 14 years in Joliet Pen. - Sullivan. 4 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 14, 1918

  • Victim Name: Diaz, Vincent
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 62 west of 51st st.
  • Case Number: 62 west of 51st st.
  • Case Description: Diaz, Vincent - Age 38 - Mex. Fatally assaulted at 62nd St. just west of 51st St. (torn of Stickney immediately outside city limits) by some unknown person who escaped arrest. 14 Prect.

Date of Offense: April 26, 1918

  • Victim Name: Dragojlowich, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Bubalo, Peter
  • Address: 2040 Coulter st
  • Case Number: 2040 Coulter st
  • Case Description: Dragojlowich, Joseph Age 29 - Serb. Killed with a baseball bat at 2040 Coulter St. On Apr. 30th Peter Bubalo was held by the Coroner for Murder and Boze Bufalo was held as accessory. 18 Prect. May 1918 - Boze -No Bill. 9/21/18 - Peter to Pontiac Ref. - McGoorty.

Date of Offense: July 5, 1918

  • Victim Name: Doherty, John
  • DefendantName: Moylan, Walter
  • Address: 2815 Shields Av
  • Case Number: 2815 Shields Av
  • Case Description: Doherty, John - Age 43 - Supposed to have been assaulted in his saloon at 2815 Shields Ave., On 7/8 Walter Moylan was held by the Coroner together with Matthew Petrie and Arthur Moylan as accessories before fact. 15 Pct. July 1918 No bills on all 3.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Dozier, Oscar
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 39th and Wallace Av
  • Case Number: 39th and Wallace Av
  • Case Description: Dozier, Oscar - Age 35 - Col. - Stabbed to death at 39th St. & Wallace Ave. while being pursued by a mob of white rioters. On 8/22 coroner recommended arrest & holdover of unknown assailants. 15 Pct. [RACE RIOT]

Date of Offense: July 31, 1919

  • Victim Name: Dozier, William H
  • DefendantName: Carka, Joseph and Scevak, Jose
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Dozier, William H. - Age 48 - Col. - Fatally assaulted with a hammer by Joseph Carka, a street broom by Joseph Scevak and Cook St. & Exchange Ave., during race riots. On 8/21 Joseph Carka and Joseph Scevak were held by the Coroenr for manslaughter. 13 Pct. 5/26/20 both were acquitted - Kavanagh. [RACE RIOT]

Date of Offense: April 19, 1920

  • Victim Name: Dombrosis, Vito
  • DefendantName: Hamell, John
  • Address: 935 W Congress st
  • Case Number: 935 W Congress st
  • Case Description: Dombrosis, Vito - Age 27 - Fatally assaulted at 935 W. Congress St., causing him to fall down a flight of stairs. John Hamell, who attacked him, was held by the Coroner on 4/20/20. 21 Pct. 6/23/20 - Stricken off - Zeman.

Date of Offense: July 19, 1920

  • Victim Name: Dordan, John A
  • DefendantName: Protzex, William and Mahoney,
  • Address: 3844 Cottage Grove Av
  • Case Number: 3844 Cottage Grove Av
  • Case Description: Dordan, John A. - Age 29 - Died from skull fracture received when assaulted and knocked down at 3844 Cottage Grove Ave. during an altercation with Wm. Protzek, who on 7/29 was held by the Coroner. 3 Pct. John E. Mahoney indicted with Protzek by Aug. 1920 G.J. 2/16/21 Protzek acquitted and Mahoney Nolle Prossed - Gridley.

Date of Offense: June 5, 1920

  • Victim Name: Degrone, Antone
  • DefendantName: Kramer, Paul
  • Address: 1814 S Jefferson st
  • Case Number: 1814 S Jefferson st
  • Case Description: Degrone, Antone - Age 52 - Fatally assaulted with some blunt instrument at 1814 So. Jefferson St., his home, by two unknown men during an altercation over some liquor he was selling. On 6/7/20 Paul Kramer was arrested but not fully identified and on 7/12/20 discharged in Municipal Court by Judge Holmes. 17 Prect.

Date of Offense: September 20, 1912

  • Victim Name: Ecklund, Axel
  • DefendantName: Giegel, Louis
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Ecklund, Axel, 33 yrs. fatally assaulted Sept. 20 (died Oct. 20) at 103rd St.& Indianapolis Ave. by Louis Giegel who was arrested & held by coroner for murder. Edw. Lindman held by Coroner as Accy. Oct. 22/12 - 16 Pct. 3-2-14 Charges agains Lindman and Giegel str. off. Kersten.

Date of Offense: July 3, 1913

  • Victim Name: Edman, Henry A
  • DefendantName: Shaw, Edward
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Edman, Henry A. 54 yrs. fatally assaulted, fists, in front of 826 E. 39 St. by Edw. Shaw who was held by Coroner. 7/3/13 5th Prect. 9-19-13 Joliet - Tuthill.

Date of Offense: November 7, 1914

  • Victim Name: Erk, Ges.
  • DefendantName: Erk
  • Address: 1840 N. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 1840 N. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Erk, Ges. F. - 53 yrs. - Fatally assaulted (poker) 11/7 at 1840 No. Halsted by his wife Jacobina who was exonerated by Coroner. 40 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1917

  • Victim Name: Everett, George
  • DefendantName: Ross, Ges.
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Everett, George - Age 22 - Fatally assaulted at S.W. Corner 43rd St. & Greenwood Ave., Jan. 1st by Ges. C. Ross, who on Jan. 2nd was exonerated by the Coroner. 10th Pct.

Date of Offense: February 28, 1919

  • Victim Name: Ellis, Garnetta
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3365 Indiana Ave.
  • Case Number: 3365 Indiana Ave.
  • Case Description: Ellis, Garnetta - Age 6 - Victim of bomb explosion at 3365 Indiana Ave. Bomb thrown by some unknown person whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 6, 1912

  • Victim Name: Frye, Samuel
  • DefendantName: Link, Virgil
  • Address: 3401 State St
  • Case Number: 3401 State St
  • Case Description: Frye, Samuel (col.) 34 ys. old. Died from skull fracture received at saloon 3401 State St. 5 prect. Virgil Link, "Col." arrested and held by Coroner 6/3/12. June 1912 No bill in Link case also no bill on John Latimer and Mathew Simmons. ??? case.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1912

  • Victim Name: Fisher, Gus aka Louis
  • DefendantName: Kaagh, Max
  • Address: Polk and State sts.
  • Case Number: Polk and State sts.
  • Case Description: Fischer, Gus, alias Louis, 28 yrs., fatally assaulted, fist, June 28th near Polk and State Sts. by Max Kaagh who was arrested and June 16 held by Coroner for Manslaughter (13 Pct.) (2) 11-22-12 - Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1912

  • Victim Name: Fry, Elmer H
  • DefendantName: Green, David B
  • Address: 2304 State st
  • Case Number: 2304 State st
  • Case Description: Fry, Elmer H. "Col." 25 yrs. stabbed to death 2304 State St. by David B. Green who was arrested and on 12/26/12 - Held by Coroner for Murder - Also Ges. D. Johnson, Wm. J. Caruthers and Seluva Brechenridge held by Coroner as accessories - 5th Pct. - Jan. 1913 No bill on Johnson, Caruthers & Breckenridge case 5/7/13 - Acquitted Green - Burke.

Date of Offense: March 30, 1915

  • Victim Name: Fuery, Evelyn
  • DefendantName: Fritz, Joseph
  • Address: 958 Fullerton Av
  • Case Number: 958 Fullerton Av
  • Case Description: Fuery, Evelyn, Age 21 - Found dead with bruises on head, at Eugene Dietzgen Co. factory, 958 Fullerton Ave., 2nd fl. 4/21/15 Jos. Fritz (sweetheart) held to G.J. by Coroner, for Manslaughter. 41st Pct. May 1915 No bill.

Date of Offense: July 12, 1915

  • Victim Name: Fairl, William
  • DefendantName: Fairl, Leroy
  • Address: 15 N Carpenter
  • Case Number: 15 N Carpenter
  • Case Description: Fairl, Wm. "Col." 59 yrs. fatally assaulted July 12 in his home 15 N. Carpenter St. by his son Leroy who was exonerated by Coroner. 27 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 25, 1915

  • Victim Name: Furlong, John P
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Lyman and Throop
  • Case Number: Lyman and Throop
  • Case Description: Furlong, John P. - Age 33 - Police Officer, 7th Pct. - Found unconscious at Lyman and Throop Sts., 12:15 A.M. Oct. 25 - Claimed he was assaulted from behind by 4 men. Coroner returned Open Verdict. 11/11/15. 7th Pct.

Date of Offense: October 5, 1916

  • Victim Name: Fletseher, John C
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 5434 and 5436 Princeton av
  • Case Number: 5434 and 5436 Princeton av
  • Case Description: Fletscher, John C. - Age 53 - Died from skull fracture received 10/5 in passageway between 5434 & 5436 Princeton Ave. where he was assaulted by 2 unknown men who escaped. 19 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 17, 1916

  • Victim Name: French, William J
  • DefendantName: Adams, William
  • Address: 52 W Marqueths
  • Case Number: 52 W Marqueths
  • Case Description: French, Wm. J. - Age 19 - Fatally stabbed Nov. 17, 1916 at 52 W. Marquette Road, by Wm. Adams, who on 4/18/17 was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 10/16/17 Nolle Prossed. McGoorty.

Date of Offense: March 24, 1918

  • Victim Name: Falcone, Emil
  • DefendantName: Toohey, Off. Patrick
  • Address: NW corner Taylor and Blue Island
  • Case Number: NW corner Taylor and Blue Island
  • Case Description: Falcone, Emil - Age 19 - Fatally stabbed on 3/24 in barber shop at N.W. Cor. Taylor St. & Blue Island Ave., during altercation with an unknown man whose name he refused to reveal. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 15, 1919

  • Victim Name: Feney, Frank
  • DefendantName: Foss, Edward
  • Address: 2700 Normal
  • Case Number: 2700 Normal
  • Case Description: Feeney, Frank - Age 43 - Fatally assaulted at 2700 Normal Ave., during a fight with one Edward Foss, who was held by the Coroner on 6/16. 15 Pct. 1/24/20 Acq. - Zeman.

Date of Offense: August 5, 1919

  • Victim Name: Fleming, George R
  • DefendantName: Mohan Edgar D
  • Address: 454 E 47th st
  • Case Number: 454 E 47th st
  • Case Description: Fleming, George R. - Age 22 - Fatally stabbed August 5th in front of 454 E. 47th St. with a bayonet attached to rifle in hands of Private Edgar D. Mohan, of the Illinois Reserve Militia, on duty in riot zone. On 9/22 coroner recommended Mohan be held to Court Martial on charge of manslaughter. 4 Pct. [RACE RIOT]

Date of Offense: May 25, 1920

  • Victim Name: Fenney, Mary Edwards
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 49 E 28th st
  • Case Number: 49 E 28th st
  • Case Description: Finney, Mary Edwards - Age 30 - Colored - Stabbed to death in her home, 49 E. 28th St., by an unknown colored man during an altercation. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 1, 1920

  • Victim Name: Fosberg, Paul
  • DefendantName: Drake, Lockhard
  • Address: 5728 State
  • Case Number: 5728 State
  • Case Description: Fosberg, Paul - Age 33 - Fatally assaulted by two or three unknown men in a cabaret at 5728 So. State St., during an altercation. 8/9/20 Lockhard Drake was arrested but released by the Coroner and discharged in ??? . Court 8/26/20 by Judge Lbey. Coroner recommended arrest of unknown assailants. 11 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 11, 1920

  • Victim Name: French, Linwood
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3111 cottage Grove
  • Case Number: 3111 cottage Grove
  • Case Description: French, Linwood, - Age 28 - Col. - Throat cut in free-for-all-fight among several colored men in hallway of 3111 Cottage Grove Ave. James Smith is wanted. 35 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 5, 1911

  • Victim Name: Griffin, Maurice
  • DefendantName: Iscarlson, Sarkis
  • Address: 45th and Halsted Sts.
  • Case Number: 45th and Halsted Sts.
  • Case Description: Griffin, Maurice. 30 yrs. fatally stabbed on Street Car at 45th and Halsted Sts. by some unknown men. - 6 Arrests. 19 Prect. April 6. Sarkis Iscarlson held by Coroner - No bill by April Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: July 30, 1911

  • Victim Name: Gill, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Any, John
  • Address: 34 So. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 34 So. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Gill, Joseph, 52 yrs. found dead 7/30/11 in front of 34 So. Halsted St. Struck and knocked down by John Andy who was arrested and held by Coroner 8/3/11. 27 Pct. 11-24-11-Acquitted. Dever.

Date of Offense: September 11, 1911

  • Victim Name: Garpow, Chas.
  • DefendantName: Murray, Louis
  • Address: 1011 Madison St.
  • Case Number: 1011 Madison St.
  • Case Description: Garpow, Chas. 54 yrs. Fatally stabbed 9/11/11 at 1011 Madison St. by Louis Murray, arrested and held by Coroner 9/13/11. 27 Pct. 5/9/12 - Acquitted - Sullivan.

Date of Offense: April 14, 1912

  • Victim Name: Gasiar, Anton
  • DefendantName: Kapeto, Frank
  • Address: 719 Noble St.
  • Case Number: 719 Noble St.
  • Case Description: Gasiar, Anton 23 yrs. stabbed to death near 719 Noble St. by Stanley Pzorosuki who is also stabbed and held in hospital awaiting outcome. 32 Pct. - Frank Kapeto held for Murder - Stanley Pyzowski, Stanley Nuvak, Felix Tenzula and John Felda held as accessories 4/23 by Coroner. 12/2/18 - All Stricken Off - Kersten.

Date of Offense: June 1, 1912

  • Victim Name: Gurney, Ellen
  • DefendantName: Keating, Chas.
  • Address: 4744 Lexington St.
  • Case Number: 4744 Lexington St.
  • Case Description: Gurney, Ellen , Mrs., 53 yrs. fatally assaulted June 1st at her home 4744 Lexington St. by Chas. Keating who was arrested and indicted by Grand Jury 7/18/12. 26 Pct. 5/16/16 Acquitted - Turney.

Date of Offense: August 23, 1912

  • Victim Name: Gallagher, James
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2103 State St.
  • Case Number: 2103 State St.
  • Case Description: Gallagher, James, 24 yrs. fatally assaulted (fists) in fight at 2103 State St. by some unknown man - (Aug 23, 1912) - Coroner recommends apprehension of slayers. 3 pct.

Date of Offense: October 4, 1912

  • Victim Name: Green, William
  • DefendantName: Comer, Wm.
  • Address: 605 25 Place
  • Case Number: 605 25 Place
  • Case Description: Green, William, "Col." 50 yrs. fatally assaulted Oct. 4 at 605 25 Place died same day by Wm. Comer "Col." who was arrested and held by Coroner. 4 Pct. Nov. 1912 No bill G.J.

Date of Offense: March 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Goress, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Ecbener, Edw.
  • Address: 3430 No. Oakley Ave
  • Case Number: 3430 No. Oakley Ave
  • Case Description: Goress, Wm. 35 yrs. fatally assaulted with Billiard Cue, 3430 no. Oakley Ave. by Edw. Ecbener who was held by Coroner 3/21/13 - 43 Pct. 4/7/15 - Nolle Prossed. Petit.

Date of Offense: April 12, 1913

  • Victim Name: Gannon, Bernard Sr.
  • DefendantName: Kinsella, Wm., Red
  • Address: Polk and Laflin Sts
  • Case Number: Polk and Laflin Sts
  • Case Description: Gannon, Bernard Sr. 48 yr. stabbed to death Polk & Laflin Sts. by Edw. Doherty and Wm., alias "Red," Kinsella who were arrested and held by Coroner 4/15/ for Murder & Accy. Respectively. 21 Pct. - Fred Davy arrested May 3d and held May 5 without bail. Judge Rabay. 8/4/13 - All three acquitted - Brentano.

Date of Offense: August 9, 1913

  • Victim Name: Gislawski, Michael
  • DefendantName: Sawicki, Mike
  • Address: 1919 Armitage Ave.
  • Case Number: 1919 Armitage Ave.
  • Case Description: Gislawski, Michael. 58 yrs. fatally assaulted 1919 Armitage Ave (Brass ??) by Mike Sawicki who was arrested and held by Coroner 8/11/13. 33 Pct. Sept. 1913 - No bill by G.J.

Date of Offense: August 17, 1913

  • Victim Name: Geriba, Charles
  • DefendantName: Wldarczyk, Peter
  • Address: 22nd and Union Sts
  • Case Number: 22nd and Union Sts
  • Case Description: Geriba, Charles, 32 yrs. fatally assaulted (Grati shores). Karpens Factory 22d & Union Sts. by Peter Wladarczyk who was arrested and held by Coroner 8/18/13. 22 Pct. 2-14-14 Verdict Manslaughter, to Joliet - McKinley.

Date of Offense: June 1, 1914

  • Victim Name: Gartley, Andrew
  • DefendantName: McNamara, Daniel
  • Address: 2581 Lincoln Ave.
  • Case Number: 2581 Lincoln Ave.
  • Case Description: Gartley, Andrew, (Officer 44th Prct.) Fatally assaulted while trying to stop fight between 5 men, at 2581 Lincoln Ave., 41st Prct. - 6/1 Daniel McNamara, David Kerr, & James Shearin held by the Coroner. 10/28/18 - All 3 Stricken off - Crowe.

Date of Offense: September 13, 1914

  • Victim Name: Gahde, John
  • DefendantName: Wilke, Edward
  • Address: 4918 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Number: 4918 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Description: Gahde, John - 38 yrs. - Fatally assaulted at 4918 Milwaukee Ave. 9/5/14 Edward Wilke held by Coroner for Manslaughter together with Emil Klotz, Emil Landman, Edward Stepan & Clifford Hank as accessories after fact. 36 Pct. Oct. 1914 No bills on last 4. 6/27/17 Wilke nolled - Fitch.

Date of Offense: March 12, 1915

  • Victim Name: Giottino, Paul
  • DefendantName: Capizio, Mary
  • Address: 1326 W. Ohio St.
  • Case Number: 1326 W. Ohio St.
  • Case Description: Giottino, Paul - Age 28 - Fatally assaulted on 3/12/15 with an ax, at 1326 W. Ohio St., by Mary Capizio, who on 3/16/15 was held by the Coroner. 32nd Pct. Mar. 1915 No bill.

Date of Offense: January 27, 1916

  • Victim Name: Grandt, Gustave
  • DefendantName: Niefert, Richard
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Grandt, Gustave - Age 33 - Fatally assaulted 1/27/16, place unknown, with a whipstock in hand of Richard F. Niefert, who on 3/13/16 was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 36 Pct. 6/26/17 Acquitted - Barrett.

Date of Offense: April 2, 1916

  • Victim Name: Groos, Ernest, Gross, Ernest
  • DefendantName: Rosenbaum, Sanford
  • Address: 63rd Place and Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 63rd Place and Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Groos, alias Gross, Ernest - Age 21 - Fatally stabbed in quarrel & general fight at 63rd Pl. & Halsted St.; 4/13/16 Sanford Rosenbaum held by the Coroner for the deed together with Arthur Smith as accessory. 17 Pct. 5/4/16 Ges. McMahon, alias Gray, turned over to Sheriff on capias for acc'y to murder. April 1916 No Bill on Smith. 7/13/16 Bond ftd. McMahon - Barrett. 10/6/16 - McMahon & Smith acquitted. Barrett. 2/10/17 Rosenbaum to Joliet Pen. for 14 years. - Barrett.

Date of Offense: June 25, 1916

  • Victim Name: Gizinski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Osterreder, Mathias
  • Address: 1711 Bloomingdale Rd.
  • Case Number: 1711 Bloomingdale Rd.
  • Case Description: Gizinski, Joseph - Age 35 - Died from blood poisoning as result of stab wound in right leg, received during a fight about 6/25 - at 1711 Bloomingdale Road. 7/13/16 Mathias Osterreder and Roman Gadasz held by the Coroner. 32 Pct. Joseph Bracki also held. July 1916. No bills on all 3.

Date of Offense: December 1, 1916

  • Victim Name: Goskowicz, Albert
  • DefendantName: Opala, John
  • Address: Hermitage Ave and Augusta St
  • Case Number: Hermitage Ave and Augusta St
  • Case Description: Groskowicz, Albert - Age 38 - Died from skull fracture due to being struck by pool ball, at Hermitage Ave. & Augusta St. 12/22/16 John Opala held by the Coroner. 32nd Pct. 3/2/17 Acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: February 6, 1917

  • Victim Name: Glish, George
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 31st and Auburn Ave
  • Case Number: 31st and Auburn Ave
  • Case Description: Glish, George - Age 10 - Skull fractured when struck by a brick at 31st & Auburn Ave.; thrown by some unknown boy. 6th Pct.

Date of Offense: August 3, 1917

  • Victim Name: Gallgher, John
  • DefendantName: Ramsey, Leo
  • Address: Municipal Pier
  • Case Number: Municipal Pier
  • Case Description: Gallagher, John - Age 55 - Fatally assaulted with a shovel on 8/3 at the Municipal Pier, in an argument with a negro name Leo Ramsey, whose arrest and holdover the Coroner recommended 8/28. 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1917

  • Victim Name: Glover, Douglas
  • DefendantName: Edwards, Lodge, alias Coleman,
  • Address: 2724 Dearborn St.
  • Case Number: 2724 Dearborn St.
  • Case Description: Glover, Douglas - Age 35 - (Col.) - Stabbed to death at 2724 Dearborn St. during an altercation with Lodge Edwards, alias Elijah Coleman, who was brought back from Gary, Ind. and on 10/23 held by the Coroner. 4 Pct. 4/10/18 to Pontiac Ref. Sabath.

Date of Offense: February 24, 1911

  • Victim Name: Moyl, L.
  • DefendantName: Olson, Charles, Brick
  • Address: 269 S. Clark St.
  • Case Number: 269 S. Clark St.
  • Case Description: Hoyl, L.L. - 40 ys. old. - Found on sidewalk at 269 S. Clark St, Feb. 24 with skull fracture. Died today. Chas., alias Brick, Olson held by Coroner. 1 pct. 3/25/14 Acquitted - Walker.

Date of Offense: April 23, 1911

  • Victim Name: Hyde, Lucile
  • DefendantName: Williams, Henry K
  • Address: 3626 Armour Ave.
  • Case Number: 3626 Armour Ave.
  • Case Description: Hyde, Lucile, "Col." 39 yrs. Throat cut 3626 Armour Ave. by Henry K. Williams "Col." who was arrested - 5 Pct. Held by Coroner 4/24/11. 11-23-11 - Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: April 24, 1911

  • Victim Name: Mealy, John
  • DefendantName: Anderson, Carl
  • Address: 6316 Cottage Grove Ave.
  • Case Number: 6316 Cottage Grove Ave.
  • Case Description: Healy, John, 22 yrs., died from wound received in fight with Carl Anderson at 6316 Cottage Grove Ave. 12 Pct. Anderson held 4-25-11 - by Coroner. May 1911 - No bill.

Date of Offense: September 4, 1911

  • Victim Name: Hayes, Christopher
  • DefendantName: Ryan, Edward
  • Address: 22nd and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 22nd and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Hayes, Christopher C. 33 yrs. Fatally stabbed Sept. 4 at 22d and Wabash Ave. by Edw. J. Ryan who was arrested. 4 Pct. 9/21/11 - Exonerated by Coroner.

Date of Offense: February 14, 1912

  • Victim Name: Hald, George
  • DefendantName: Pipowsky, Johanna
  • Address: 1704 W. 14th St.
  • Case Number: 1704 W. 14th St.
  • Case Description: Hald, George, 47 yrs. fatally stabbed Feb. 14at 1704 W. 14th St. by Johanna Pipowsky who was arrested and held by Coroner 2/19/12. 21 Pct. Mar. 1912 - No bill G.J.

Date of Offense: August 31, 1912

  • Victim Name: Hill, Robert
  • DefendantName: Thomas, Charles
  • Address: 5470 Lake Ave.
  • Case Number: 5470 Lake Ave.
  • Case Description: Hill, Robert, 30 yrs., fatally cut at 8:10 AM, in front of 5470 Lake Ave. by Charles Thomas, colored, who was arrested and held by Coroner's jury Sept. 1, 1912. Hill died in Lakeside Hospital Aug. 31, at 7PM. 10th Prect. 2/1/13 - 14 yr Joliet - Tuthill.

Date of Offense: April 30, 1913

  • Victim Name: Haufman, Frank
  • DefendantName: Schwartz, Harry
  • Address: 2319 Madison St.
  • Case Number: 2319 Madison St.
  • Case Description: Haufman, Frank - 37 yrs. - burned to death, 2319 Madison St. Harry Schwartz arrested and held by Coroner for manslaughter - 29 Pct. No bill by G.J. Mary 1913.

Date of Offense: October 9, 1913

  • Victim Name: Hackenson, Haaker
  • DefendantName: Rodin, Frank
  • Address: Kinzie and Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Number: Kinzie and Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Description: Hackenson, Haakon, 45 yrs. Fatally assaulted, fists, Chas. Alberto Saloon, Kinzie & Milwaukee Ave. by Frank Rodin who was exonerated by Coroner. 10/10/13. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Hoenicke, Charles
  • DefendantName: Sandusky, George
  • Address: Dunning Hospital
  • Case Number: Dunning Hospital
  • Case Description: Hoenicke, Charles - 46 yr. Insane patient at Dunning beaten to death by Geo. Sandusky an Attendant who was held by Coroner 11/22/13 - 36 PCt. 4/14/14 Acquitted - McDonald.

Date of Offense: January 26, 1914

  • Victim Name: Hellend, Ingweld
  • DefendantName: Diaso, Louis
  • Address: 942 Grand Ave.
  • Case Number: 942 Grand Ave.
  • Case Description: Hellend, Ingwald, 35 yrs., fatally stabbed in alley at 942 Grand Ave., after breaking into store - 32 Pct. Louis Diaso, Gustave Simonson & Wisel Hermer arrested 1-26-14 and on 2-4-14 were exonerated by Coroner, who held killing justifiable.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1915

  • Victim Name: Harney, William
  • DefendantName: Pecora, Jim
  • Address: Harmon Court and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: Harmon Court and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Harney, William - 26 yrs. - Fatally stabbed July 20th at Harmon Court & Wabash Ave., by unknown man later identified as Jim Pecora, who on 8/14/14 was held by the Coroner - 2nd Pct. 11/12/14 Acquitted - Judge Tuthill.

Date of Offense: November 9, 1914

  • Victim Name: Hoffman, Charles
  • DefendantName: Schuster, Ges.
  • Address: North Ave. and Orleadns St.
  • Case Number: North Ave. and Orleadns St.
  • Case Description: Hoffmann, Chas. 48-50 - Stabbed to death in front of saloon at North Ave & Orleans St., by Ges. Schuster whose arrest Coroner recommends. 39th Pct.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1915

  • Victim Name: Healy, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Blackley
  • Address: 56th st between Drexel and Inglside
  • Case Number: 56th st between Drexel and Inglside
  • Case Description: Healey, Thomas - Age 54 - Fatally assaulted 9/14/15 with gas pipe in 56th St., bet. Drexel and Ingleside Aves., by John Blackley who on 9/15 gave self up at 10th Pct. and on 10/1 held by the Coroner for manslaughter - 10th Pct. 1/6/19 - s/o - Kersten.

Date of Offense: March 14, 1916

  • Victim Name: Higgins, Michael
  • DefendantName: Fabiano, Ferdinand
  • Address: 12th st and Canal
  • Case Number: 12th st and Canal
  • Case Description: Higgins, Michael - Age 24 - Fatally stabbed 3/14 at Zoo Line freight house 12th & Canal Sts. during an altercation with one Ferdinand Fabiano who was arrested and on 3/16/16 held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 7/14/16 Fabiano acquitted- Thomas.

Date of Offense: April 20, 1916

  • Victim Name: Hodawal, John
  • DefendantName: Prosapis, Carmino
  • Address: 1759 W 69th
  • Case Number: 1759 W 69th
  • Case Description: Hodawal, John - Age 54 - Fatally stabbed 4/20/16 in saloon of Ges. Dominick - 1759 W. 69th St., by Carmino Prosapis, who on 5/22 was held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 10/6/16 to Joliet Pen on manslaughter. Judge Kersten.

Date of Offense: July 16, 1916

  • Victim Name: Harris, James
  • DefendantName: Lester, Ben
  • Address: 37th and Dearborn
  • Case Number: 37th and Dearborn
  • Case Description: Harris, James - Age 24 - colored - Fatally stabbed at N.W. Corner 37th & Dearborne Sts., during quarrel over money, by Ben Lester, who was on 7/17/16 held by Coroner. 5 Pct. 9/16/16 14 years Joliet Pen. - Pam.

Date of Offense: August 12, 1916

  • Victim Name: Hess, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Guile, Carles aka James Broo
  • Address: 54 E 13th st
  • Case Number: 54 E 13th st
  • Case Description: Hess, Joseph F. - Age 53 - Fatally assaulted with an iron bar at 54 E. 13th St., O'Donnell's Furn. Store, during altercation with Charles B. Guile, alias James Brooks, who on 8/15/16 was held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 3/12/17 Guile to Joliet Pen. for 20 years - Crowe.

Date of Offense: November 16, 1916

  • Victim Name: Huff, Charles
  • DefendantName: Simmons, Gust.
  • Address: 9 W 29th st
  • Case Number: 9 W 29th st
  • Case Description: Huff, Charles - Age 50 - (Col.) Throat cut at #9 W. 29th St., during an altercation with Gust. Simmons who on 11/17/16 was held bythe Coroner. 4 Pct. 4/13/17 Acquitted - Fitch.

Date of Offense: February 11, 1917

  • Victim Name: Huda, George
  • DefendantName: Sokawalski
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Huda, George - Age 37 - Died from cut on left side of neck received during a quarrel with Michael Sokawalski who on 2/13/17 was held by the Coroner. 6th Pct. 7/24/14 Acquitted - David.

Date of Offense: April 4, 1917

  • Victim Name: Hicks, Timothy
  • DefendantName: Smith, Fred
  • Address: 906 Grace
  • Case Number: 906 Grace
  • Case Description: Hicks, Timothy - Age 19 (Col.) - Fatally assaulted 4/4/17 with a baseball bat at 906 Grace St., by Fred Smith, who on 4/6/ was held by the Coroner. 42nd Pct. 7/9/17 to Pontiac Ref. - McKinley.

Date of Offense: July 18, 1917

  • Victim Name: Henry, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Henry, Edw
  • Address: 650 W Madison
  • Case Number: 650 W Madison
  • Case Description: Henry, Joseph - Age 60 - Fatally assaulted in front of 650 W. Madison St., by one Edw. Henry, who, on July 20th was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 11/24/17 to Joliet Pen. -McGoorty.

Date of Offense: August 7, 1917

  • Victim Name: Hastings, Josiph
  • DefendantName: Jones, Charles
  • Address: 2344 Cottage Grove
  • Case Number: 2344 Cottage Grove
  • Case Description: Hastings, Joseph - Age 30 - Stabbed to death at 2344 Cottage Grove Ave. in quarrel with Charles Jones, who was arrested and on 8/7 held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. 3/14/18 to Joliet Pen. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: September 13, 1918

  • Victim Name: Hixson, C. G.
  • DefendantName: Johnson, Joseph
  • Address: Jefferson and Madison
  • Case Number: Jefferson and Madison
  • Case Description: Hixson, C.G. - Age 60 - Fatally assaulted at Jefferson and Madison Sts., by Joseph Johnson, who was held by the Coroner on 9/25/18. 21 Pct. 11/26/18 11 mos. H.ofC. - Plea to A D.W. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1918

  • Victim Name: Howard, Leonardus
  • DefendantName: Yancy, Frank
  • Address: 3729 State
  • Case Number: 3729 State
  • Case Description: Howard, Leonardus A. - Age 36 - (Col.) Stabbed to death in saloon at 3729 State St. during quarrel with Frank Yancy who escaped.

Date of Offense: May 18, 1919

  • Victim Name: Healer, George
  • DefendantName: Healer, Annna
  • Address: 1808 N Robey
  • Case Number: 1808 N Robey
  • Case Description: Healer, George - Age 26 - Died from injury received at 1808 N. Robey St., when his wife, Anna, threw a pair of scissors at him striking him near the heart. On 5/19 Anna was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 20, 1920

  • Victim Name: Huygen, Gerhard
  • DefendantName: Mury, Joseph
  • Address: 900 N fairfield
  • Case Number: 900 N fairfield
  • Case Description: Huygen, Gerhard - Age 33 - Fatally injured at 900 N. Fairfield Ave., when thrown from third floor porch by Joseph Mury, during an altercation. On 1/23/20 Mury was held by the Coroner. 24 Pct. March 1920 No bill.

Date of Offense: April 20, 1917

  • Victim Name: Ingante, Gregorio Salvatore
  • DefendantName: Lindstrom, Rugmar
  • Address: Grand and LeClaire
  • Case Number: Grand and LeClaire
  • Case Description: Inqante, Gregorio, Salvatore - Age 30 - Fatally injured at Grand and LeClaire Aves., when assaulted by several men. 4/21/17 Rugmar Lindstrom - Harry Czarinski and George Freeman held by the Coroner. 37th Pct. May 1917. No bills on Lindstrom and Czarincki and Freeman.

Date of Offense: January 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Jankowski, Walter
  • DefendantName: Petner, Walter
  • Address: 85th and Superior
  • Case Number: 85th and Superior
  • Case Description: Jankowski, Walter, 22 yrs., murdered, throat cut by Walter Petner at 85th and Superior, who is arrested 15 Pct. Petner held by Coroner 1/16/11. 9/8/11 16 yrs. Joliet - Fitch.

Date of Offense: July 3, 1911

  • Victim Name: Jura, John
  • DefendantName: Wildes, Joseph
  • Address: 1461 W. Huron St.
  • Case Number: 1461 W. Huron St.
  • Case Description: Jura, John 33 yrs. fatally assaulted June 29 1461 W. Huron St. by Joseph Wildes, 14 yrs., who was held by Coroner to Juvenile Court. Stanley Ras held as accessory. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Jordan, Martin
  • DefendantName: Caroll, John, Hockey
  • Address: 13th and State St.
  • Case Number: 13th and State St.
  • Case Description: Jordan, Martin 36 yrs. Fatally stabbed Jan. 20 at 13th & State St. by Frank E. Lew and man known as "Hockey." 2d Pct. Hockey arrested, Lew escaped. John Carroll, alias "Hockey" exonerated by Coroner. Lew still at large.

Date of Offense: June 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Jaska, Augusto, Jasper
  • DefendantName: Baylis, Alfred
  • Address: Washington and Halsted Sts.
  • Case Number: Washington and Halsted Sts.
  • Case Description: Jaska, August, alias Jasper. 29 yrs. fatally assaulted June 20 at Washington and Halsted Sts. by Alfred Baylis who was held by Coroner 6/26/13 - 27 Pct. 9-22-13 - Acquitted - Tuthill.

Date of Offense: May 22, 1914

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Sotto
  • DefendantName: Williams, Walter
  • Address: 32nd St. and Federal Ct.
  • Case Number: 32nd St. and Federal Ct.
  • Case Description: Johnson, Rev. S.H. - Col. -35 yrs. - Fatally assaulted at S.W. corner of 32nd St. & Federal Ct. by Walter Williams who was arrested and on 5/13/14 held by Coroner - 5th. 11/14/14 Williams to Joliet Pen., charge of manslaughter - Judge Petit.

Date of Offense: August 14, 1915

  • Victim Name: Jezuwit, Samuel
  • DefendantName: Wodzin, Anton
  • Address: 1245 Wade St.
  • Case Number: 1245 Wade St.
  • Case Description: Jezuwit, Samuel - Age 45 - Died from kick in stomach received Aug. 14th in rear of 1245 Wade St. 9/14/15 Anton Wodzin and Stanley Wanot held by the Coroner and arrest of John Wanot recommended. 33rd Pct. 11/23/15 Anton and Stanley Acquitted - Judge Thomson.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1915

  • Victim Name: Jackson, Ges.
  • DefendantName: Ford, Looper
  • Address: 3633 State St.
  • Case Number: 3633 State St.
  • Case Description: Jackson, Ges. - Age 40 - Col. - Fatally stabbed 12/25/15 at 3633 State St. by another negro Cooper Ford who was arrested and on 12/27/15 held by the Coroner. 5th Prect. 3/13/16 Ford acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1916

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Tony
  • DefendantName: Dahlman, Wm.
  • Address: 1151 W. Lake St.
  • Case Number: 1151 W. Lake St.
  • Case Description: Johnson, Tony - Age 44 - Fatally assaulted Jan. 1st at 1151 W. Lake St. by Wm. Dahlman when he interfered in a fight. On 1/13/16 Dahlman was held by the Coroner. 28 Pct. 4/20/16 acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: March 22, 1916

  • Victim Name: Jalowitz, Maggie, Lovich
  • DefendantName: Jalowitz, Joe
  • Address: 1541 Washbuirn Ave.
  • Case Number: 1541 Washbuirn Ave.
  • Case Description: Jalowitz, alias Lovich, Maggie - Age 30 - Fatally assaulted at 1541 Washburn Ave., by her husband who was intoxicated. 3/27/16 Joe Jalowitz held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 7/22/16 Jalowitz to Joliet Pen. on Manslaughter - Turney.

Date of Offense: April 28, 1917

  • Victim Name: Jazdranski, Paulina
  • DefendantName: Kasper, Nellie
  • Address: 1543 Elston Ave.
  • Case Number: 1543 Elston Ave.
  • Case Description: Jazdranski, Paulina - Age 60 - Fatally assaulted with a brick at 1543 Elston Ave., during an altercation with 2 woman rag pickers, Agnes Kowalski and Nellie Kasper who on 5/11 were held by the Coroner. 33 Pct. May 1917 No Bills on both. 10/1/17 - Kasper bond forf. - Sullivan. 10/10/18 - Kasper acquitted - Kavanagh. 12/24/18 - Kowalski - Prob. 1 year - Kavanagh.

Date of Offense: May 20, 1917

  • Victim Name: Judge, John
  • DefendantName: Coleman, Joseph
  • Address: 3904 So. State St.
  • Case Number: 3904 So. State St.
  • Case Description: Judge, John - Age 27 - (Col.) - Found stabbed to death at 3904 So. State St., on sidewalk. Quarreled with Joseph Coleman who on 5/22 was held by the Coroner. 11th Pct. June 1917 No Bill.

Date of Offense: April 9, 1918

  • Victim Name: Jones, Jas
  • DefendantName: Wong, James
  • Address: 40th St. and Ashland Ave.
  • Case Number: 40th St. and Ashland Ave.
  • Case Description: Jones, Jas. Age 24 - Col. Stabbed on Apr. 9th at 40th St. and Ashland Ave. (Wilson & Co.) by one James Wong, who on Apr. 30 was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable. 14th Prec.

Date of Offense: January 27, 1919

  • Victim Name: Jarowski, Poruno
  • DefendantName: Cole, Jesse
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Jarowski, Poruno - Age 37 - Fatally stabbed 1/27/19 in switch shanty at North Ave. & Belt. R.R. by Jesse Cole who on 1/28 was exonerated by the Coroner. Self-defense. 23 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 18, 1919

  • Victim Name: Jungerman, Edward
  • DefendantName: Winderlin, Fred
  • Address: Huron and Orleans Sts.
  • Case Number: Huron and Orleans Sts.
  • Case Description: Jungerman, Edward - Age 48 - Fatally assaulted 4/18/19 at Huron and Orleans Sts. during a fight with Fred Winderlin, who, on 4/23 was held by the Coroner. 28 Pct. 9/11/19 - 1 yr. H. of C. & $25.00 on a Dev. - Crowe.

Date of Offense: March 11, 1911

  • Victim Name: Kaspozyk, John Kasper
  • DefendantName: Neiman, Roman
  • Address: Robey and 18th st
  • Case Number: Robey and 18th st
  • Case Description: Kaspozyk, John, alias Kasper. 33 yrs. fatally assaulted Mar. 11 at Robey and 18th Sts. by Paul Kramer, Roman Neiman and Anton Sisora who were held by Coroner 3/28/11 - 23 Pct. - Kramer and Sikova Nolle Pros. And Neiman sent ot Joliet 6/29/11 - Fitch.

Date of Offense: June 20, 1911

  • Victim Name: Koehler, Otto
  • DefendantName: Wegner, Walter
  • Address: 3421 N western
  • Case Number: 3421 N western
  • Case Description: Koehler, Otto. 40 ys. Fatally assaulted June 20 at 3421 N. Western Av. by Walter Wegner who was held by the Coroner 6/29-11. 43 pct. No bill July G. Jury.

Date of Offense: May 27, 1911

  • Victim Name: King, James Henry
  • DefendantName: Karge, Paul
  • Address: 2146 Grand Av
  • Case Number: 2146 Grand Av
  • Case Description: King, James Henry. 62 yrs., fatally assaulted by Paul Karge on May 27 in front of 2146 Grand Ave. Died July 4 (assaulted by fist) Karge held by Coroner 7/13/11. No bill by July Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: July 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Kaac, Michael
  • DefendantName: Borkees, Grant
  • Address: 7619 S Green
  • Case Number: 7619 S Green
  • Case Description: Kaac, Michael, 34 yrs. fatally stabbed July 15 by Grant Borhees "Col." at 7619 So. Green St. Vorhees arrested. 18 Pct. Held by Coroner 7/17/11. 12-23-11 - Acquitted - McKinley.

Date of Offense: April 7, 1912

  • Victim Name: Kern, John Philip
  • DefendantName: Wren, Jos
  • Address: 5158 Wabash av
  • Case Number: 5158 Wabash av
  • Case Description: Kern, John Philip, 65 yrs. fatally assaulted Apr. 7 at 5158 Wabash Ave. by Jos. Wren who was arrested and 4/16/12 Exonerated by Coroner - 11 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 15, 1912

  • Victim Name: Keys, James
  • DefendantName: Jones, William
  • Address: Oakley av and Frlton
  • Case Number: Oakley av and Frlton
  • Case Description: Keys, James. 49 yrs. fatally assaulted May 15th at Oakley Ave. & Fulton St. by Wm. Jones, "Col." who was arrested and held by the Coroner 5/22/12 - 29 Pct. June 1912 No bill, G.Jury.

Date of Offense: May 29, 1912

  • Victim Name: Krakofsky, Harry
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Belmont and Southport
  • Case Number: Belmont and Southport
  • Case Description: Krakofsky, Harry. 25 yrs. fatally assaulted 5/29/12 Belmont and Southport Ave. by two unknown men who escaped. 41 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 12, 1912

  • Victim Name: Kindberg, August
  • DefendantName: Kurnatz, William
  • Address: Randolph and Desplaines
  • Case Number: Randolph and Desplaines
  • Case Description: Kindberg, August, 72 yrs. fatally assaulted and died June 12th at Randolph & Desplaines Sts. by Wm. and Anton Kurnatz who were arrested and held by Coroner 7/12/12 for murder. 27 Pct. 7/1912 - No bill both men by G. Jury.

Date of Offense: July 7, 1912

  • Victim Name: Kaatz, John
  • DefendantName: Richert,John
  • Address: 1414 W Chicago
  • Case Number: 1414 W Chicago
  • Case Description: Kaatz, John 22 yrs. fatally assaulted with brick July 7 at 1414 W. Chicago Ave. by John Richert who was arrested and held by Coroner 9/18/12 - 32 Pct. Oct. 1912 - No bill G.J.

Date of Offense: April 29, 1913

  • Victim Name: Kotowski, Philip
  • DefendantName: Jasgard, Peter
  • Address: 1366 North Av
  • Case Number: 1366 North Av
  • Case Description: Kotowski, Philip. 28 yrs. fatally assaulted, coal fork, by Peter Jasgard in Penna Co. Coal Yard 1366 North Ave. Jasgard held by Coroner 4/30/13. 33d Pct. 10/30/13 - Acquitted - Tuthill.

Date of Offense: May 14, 1913

  • Victim Name: Kocinta, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Krowskepsky, Mike Kracicesin
  • Address: 8444 Greenbay av
  • Case Number: 8444 Greenbay av
  • Case Description: Kocinta, Joseph. 30 yrs. fatally assaulted rear of 8444 Greenbay Ave. by Mike Krowskepsky, alias Kracicesin, who was arrested and held by Coroner 5/15/13 - 15 Pct. ??? 9/24/13 - Acquitted - Brentano.

Date of Offense: November 3, 1913

  • Victim Name: Kurick, Frank
  • DefendantName: Kabellas, John
  • Address: 1104 W Huron
  • Case Number: 1104 W Huron
  • Case Description: Kurik, Frank, 28 yrs. fatally assaulted 1104 W. Huron St. by John Kabellas who was arrested 11/5 and held by Coroner 11/7/13. 32 Pct. - 4/22/14 Acquitted - McKinley.

Date of Offense: August 1, 1914

  • Victim Name: Kolt, John Miller, John
  • DefendantName: Burr, Fred
  • Address: 234 N Ashland av
  • Case Number: 234 N Ashland av
  • Case Description: Kolt, John, alias John Miller - 38 yrs. Fatally assaulted in front of 234 No. Ashland Ave. by Fred Burr, who knocked him down his head striking sidewalk. Burr arrested & held by the Coroner Aug. 8th. 28th Pct. 11/17/14 Burr acquitted - Petit.

Date of Offense: September 17, 1914

  • Victim Name: Ksiarek, Walter
  • DefendantName: Fuks, Joe
  • Address: 4324 S Ashland
  • Case Number: 4324 S Ashland
  • Case Description: Ksiarek, Walter, 22 yrs. - Stabbed to death at rear of 4324 So. Ashland Ave. in free-for all fight. 10/23/14 Joe Fuchs brought back from Scranton, Pa., & held by Coroner together with Geo. Sephenofsky, Tony Korkus & Frank Kiblish as accessories. 20 Pct. Nov. 1914 No bills on Korkus & Stephenofski. 1/26/15 Fuks to Pontiac Ref. - others nolle prossed - Petit.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1914

  • Victim Name: Krezanovich, Ges
  • DefendantName: Ruaulich, Ges
  • Address: 2500 Wentworth
  • Case Number: 2500 Wentworth
  • Case Description: Krezanovich, Ges. Age 32 - Fatally stabbed at 2500 Wentworth Ave., by Ges. Regulich who on 12/29/14 was held by the Coroner. 3rd Pct. 7/2/15 to Joliet Pen. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: March 7, 1915

  • Victim Name: Krouse, Max F
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Krause, Max F. - Age 32 - Alleged to have been assaulted about March 7 - 1915 by a motorman on a So. Deering St. car. Jan. 14 - 1916 Coroner's Jury believe "blow was struck in self-defense." Address 10124 Escanaba Ave. 15 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 21, 1915

  • Victim Name: Krazerski, Matt
  • DefendantName: Girbich, Max
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Krazerski, Matt - Age 36 - Died from skull fracture received in fight at South Works of Illinois Steel Co. Max Girbich arrested and on Jan.12th exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 15 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 13, 1916

  • Victim Name: Korthosis, Sam
  • DefendantName: Harrison, Harry
  • Address: 8 W 18th st
  • Case Number: 8 W 18th st
  • Case Description: Korthosis, Sam - Age 23 - Fatally stabbed (with shears) on May 13th at #8 W. 18th St., during altercation with Harry Harrison who on 6/26 was held by Coroner. 3d Pct. July 1916 No bill.

Date of Offense: August 12, 1916

  • Victim Name: Konter, Martin
  • DefendantName: Novak, Fred
  • Address: 1057Maxwell
  • Case Number: 1057Maxwell
  • Case Description: Kanter, Martin - Age 20 - Fatally stabbed in front of 1057 Maxwell St. in a free-for-all fight. 8/23/16 Fred Novak held by the Coroner. 21st Pct. Aug. 1916 No bill on Novak.

Date of Offense: August 23, 1916

  • Victim Name: Kolodziejozak, Tony
  • DefendantName: Kamimsky, Stanley
  • Address: 84th and Brandon
  • Case Number: 84th and Brandon
  • Case Description: Kolodziejozak, Tony - Age 19 - Fatally stabbed Aug. 23rd at S.E. Corner, 84th St. & Brandon Ave., by one Stanley Kamimsky who on 8/24 was held by the Coroner. 15th Pct. 11/2/16 Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: March 20, 1918

  • Victim Name: Kalmuvich, Anna
  • DefendantName: Dubinski, Leon (Dubac)
  • Address: 1849 W. 20th st.
  • Case Number: 1849 W. 20th st.
  • Case Description: Kalmuvich, Anna - Age 20 - Anst. Fatally assaulted at 1849 W. 20th St.; on Apr. 3rd Leon Dubinski, alias Dubac was held by the Coroner. 25 Pct. 6/5/20 - 20 years in Joliet Pen - Kavanagh.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1918

  • Victim Name: Kroll, Frank (Krool)
  • DefendantName: Matuzski, Andrew
  • Address: 4833 Throop st.
  • Case Number: 4833 Throop st.
  • Case Description: Kroll, or Krool, Frank - Age 37 - Stabbed to death in front of 4833 Throop St., during a fight with Andrew Matuzski, who, on ?/12/18 was held by to G.J. in bonds of $25,000 by Judge Geurmill. 13 Pct. 3/1/19 Acquitted - Brentano.

Date of Offense: June 29, 1919

  • Victim Name: Kowalski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Czarnecki, Joseph
  • Address: 1518 Augusta st.
  • Case Number: 1518 Augusta st.
  • Case Description: Kowalski, Joseph - Age 82 - Fatally assaulted and killed at 1518 Augusta St. by Joseph Czarnecki who was relapsed by the Coroner but re-arrested died on 2/13/20 held to the G. J. in bonds of $1000.00 by Judy Richardson. ##/8/20 in s/o - Brentano.

Date of Offense: June 12, 1919

  • Victim Name: Koutny, Frank
  • DefendantName: Hunt, Eugene
  • Address: 3278 Archer ave.
  • Case Number: 3278 Archer ave.
  • Case Description: Koutny, Frank - Age 65 - Found in rear of his bird store at 3278 Archer Ave., with his throat cut. Eugene Hunt, a rival bird man, accused and was ordered arrested by the Coroner. 16 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 26, 1919

  • Victim Name: Kasic, Anna
  • DefendantName: Kasic, Joseph
  • Address: 4529 N. Karlov ave.
  • Case Number: 4529 N. Karlov ave.
  • Case Description: Kasic, Anna - Age 31 - Throat cut, at her home, 4529 N. Karlov Ave. by her husband Joseph, who attempted suicide but recovered and on 8/3 was held by the Coroner. 26 Pct. 6/5/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Kavanagh.

Date of Offense: May 29, 1911

  • Victim Name: Ladreyt, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Brannigan, Thomas
  • Address: 6319 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 6319 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Ladreyt, Joseph. 38 yrs. Fatally assaulted with poker by Thomas Brannigan at 6319 So. Halsted St. Thos Brannigan and Wife held by Coroner May 30, 1911. 17 Pct. June 1911 - No bill on the wife. 1/18/12 - Mrs. Brannigan Acquitted - 1/20/12 Thos. Brannigan acquitted by Kersten.

Date of Offense: October 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Lynch, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Ryan, Thomas
  • Address: 43 & Butler Sts.
  • Case Number: 43 & Butler Sts.
  • Case Description: Lynch, Thomas. 28 ys. Fatally assaulted Oct. 15 at 43d & Butler Sts. during a fight - 3 arrests. 19 prect. Thomas Hogan, Thomas Stokes, Gerald O'Niell and Thomas Ryan held by Coroner's jury Oct. 24. No bill - Nov. G.J. on Hogan, Stokes & O'Niell. 3/20/12 Ryan acquitted. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: October 6, 1912

  • Victim Name: Laneo, George
  • DefendantName: Powell, Randall
  • Address: 1110 W. Randolph St.
  • Case Number: 1110 W. Randolph St.
  • Case Description: Laneo, Geo. 56 yrs. Fatally assaulted, (fists) in front of 1110 W. Randolph St. by Randall Powell and Harry Burns who were arrested and Powell held by Coroner 10/8/12 for manslaughter and Burns as accessory. 27 Pct. Oct. 1912 - No bill in Burns case. Nov. 9, 1914 Powell case nolle prossed - McDonald.

Date of Offense: September 7, 1913

  • Victim Name: Longhey, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Harris, John
  • Address: 26th & Canal sts.
  • Case Number: 26th & Canal sts.
  • Case Description: Loughey, Thomas, fatally assaulted 9/7/13 at 26th & Canal Sts. by John Harris and John Fleming who were arrested and held by Coroner 9/16/13 - 3 Pct. 3/11/14Fleming no guilty - McKinley. 3/12/14 Harris not guilty - McKinley.

Date of Offense: June 4, 1914

  • Victim Name: Luleich, Otto
  • DefendantName: Gallagher, James
  • Address: 4245 Ashland ave.
  • Case Number: 4245 Ashland ave.
  • Case Description: Luleich, Otto, 50 yrs. - Died from injuries received in fight at 4245 Ashland Ave. James Gallagher & Chas. Eggleston wanted for murder. 20th Prct. 10/24/14 Gallagher brought back from Owego, N.Y. & held by the Coroner. 1/25/15 Gallagher acquitted - O'Connor.

Date of Offense: August 15, 1914

  • Victim Name: Long, Frank
  • DefendantName: Hightower, William
  • Address: 4955 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 4955 Federal st.
  • Case Description: Long, Frank - Col. - 40 yrs. - Throat cut at 4955 Federal St. by Wm. Hightower who escaped. 11th Pct. 2/4/15 brought back from San Francisco, Calif. 8/16/15 Hightower acquitted - Burke.

Date of Offense: July 5, 1915

  • Victim Name: Lulo, Antone
  • DefendantName: Derito, Marco
  • Address: 1067 Taylor st.
  • Case Number: 1067 Taylor st.
  • Case Description: Lulo, Antone. 52 yrs. Fatally assaulted at 1067 Taylor St. by Marco Derito who was arrested and held by Coroner July 19-15. 21st Pct. 4/18/16 Acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: August 29, 1915

  • Victim Name: Laux, Edward
  • DefendantName: Lurie, Morris
  • Address: 1920 S. St. Louis ave.
  • Case Number: 1920 S. St. Louis ave.
  • Case Description: Laux, Edward - Age 29 - Fatally assaulted in front of 1920 So. St. Louis Ave., by several men after argument. On 9/14/15 the Coroner held to the Grand Jury the following men. 25th Pct. Joseph Bolinsky, Sept. 1915 No Bill. Wm. Edelstein, 3/31/16 N-P - Brothers. Maurice Levinthal 3/31/16 N.P. - Brothers. Irving Goldenberg Sept. 1915 No bill. Morris Lurie 5/20/16 14 yrs. Joliet Pen - Brothers. Nate Lavin Sept. 1915 No bill. Edw. Rosenberg Sept. 1915 No bill. Irving Belosky 3/31/16 N-P - Brothers. Maxwell Mitrick Sept. 1915 No bill. 12/18/19 - Lurie s/o - Scanlon.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1915

  • Victim Name: Lennon, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Kurtz, Charlie
  • Address: 6955 Honore st.
  • Case Number: 6955 Honore st.
  • Case Description: Lennon, Hugh - Age 24 - Found at 6955 Honore St. Fatally stabbed 12/24/15 by Charlie Kurtz whom he attempted to rob. Kurtz exonerated by the Coroner 12/26/15. 17th Pct.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1917

  • Victim Name: Lomax, George
  • DefendantName: Clay, John
  • Address: 3018 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 3018 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Lomax, George D. - Age 23 - (Col.) Fatally stabbed at 3018 So. State St., during a quarrel. On 3/21/17 John Clay and Floyd Austin were held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. April 1917 No bill on Austin. 7/6/17 Austin acquitted - Brother. 7/14/17 Clay to Joliet for 14 years - Brothers.

Date of Offense: November 5, 1917

  • Victim Name: lindermann, william
  • DefendantName: Morris, Lillian
  • Address: N.W. corner of Fulton and curtis
  • Case Number: N.W. corner of Fulton and curtis
  • Case Description: Lindermann, Wm. - Age 62 - Fatally assaulted with a brick 11/5 at N.W. Corner Fulton & Curtis St., by Lillian Morris, (colored), when he refused to allow her to carry away wood from wrecked building where he was watchman. On 11/17 she was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 4/5/18 to Joliet Pen. - Hopkins.

Date of Offense: May 4, 1918

  • Victim Name: Lurandowski, Stephen
  • DefendantName: Paradsmith, Thomas
  • Address: 1836 N. Marshfield Ave.
  • Case Number: 1836 N. Marshfield Ave.
  • Case Description: Luvandowski, Stephen. Age 25 - Pole. Fatally assaulted with a brick on May 4th at 1836 N. Marshfield Ave. by one Thomas Paradsmith, who on May 11th was held by the Coroner. 25th Prec. 12/19/18 - Acquitted - Windes.

Date of Offense: November 3, 1919

  • Victim Name: Liebovitz, Ralph
  • DefendantName: Nugynski, Frank J.
  • Address: 136 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 136 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Liebovitz, Ralph - Age 17 - Stabbed to death with a paper cutter, at S.D. Child's & Co. Store, 136 So. Clark St., by another boy, Frank J. Nugynski, who was exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Pct.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Maloney, Martin
  • DefendantName: McCarthy, Officer
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Maloney, Martin. 35 yrs. Injured in scuffle with Officer McCarthy and died Feby. 20th. Off. McCarthy was making an arrest when Maloney interfered. McCarthy exonerated by Coroner 3/8/10. 6th Pct. (This must be 3/8/11, as the crime didn't take place until 1911).

Date of Offense: June 9, 1911

  • Victim Name: Martin, James
  • DefendantName: Moss, Ernest P.
  • Address: 3133 Armour ave.
  • Case Number: 3133 Armour ave.
  • Case Description: Martin, James. "Col." 27 yrs. Stabbed to death at 3133 Armour Ave. by Ernest P. Moss who was arrested. 5 Pct. Held by Coroner 6/10/11 - 10-5-11 Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: July 31, 1911

  • Victim Name: Mendel, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Tingh, Max
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Mendel, Andrew. 25 yrs. Fatally stabbed Liberty & Union STs. by Max Tingek who was arrested and held by Coroner 7/31/11. 21 Pct. 12-11-11 acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: September 24, 1911

  • Victim Name: Magner, Robert
  • DefendantName: Miller, Lawrence
  • Address: 38th & Wallace sts.
  • Case Number: 38th & Wallace sts.
  • Case Description: Magner, Robert. 47 ys. Fatally assaulted Sept. 24 at 38th & Wallace Sts. while attempting to pacify 3 men who were fighting and who escaped. 19 prect. Lawrence Miller, Frank F. Nellis and Anthony V. Kenny arrested and on 9/29/11 Held by Coroner. Nellis and Miller acquitted March 14, 1912, Judge McKinley. Kenney nolle pros. April 15, 1912, Judge Kersten.

Date of Offense: December 10, 1911

  • Victim Name: Matich, Tony
  • DefendantName: Plazibat, Frank
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Matich, Tony, 21 yrs. Fatally stabbed Dec. 10 at 22d St. & Princeton Ave. by Frank Plazibat who was arrested and 12-13-11 held by Coroner - 3 Pct. Dec. 1911 - No bill - Re arrested 3/8/13 and held by Judge Scully 3/24/13 - $10,000.00 bond. 7/29/13 str. off - Kersten. 5/24/19 Reinstated and nolle Prossed - Fitch.

Date of Offense: March 3, 1912

  • Victim Name: Michard, Archie
  • DefendantName: Dedir, John
  • Address: Polk st. Depot, found 16th & State st.
  • Case Number: Polk st. Depot, found 16th & State st.
  • Case Description: Michand, Archie. 40 yrs. Fatally assaulted in front Polk St. Depot and found later at 16th & State Sts. unconscious, died shortly after. Assaulted by John Dedic who was held by Coroner 3/5/12 - 2 Pct. No bill, March 1912 Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: May 26, 1912

  • Victim Name: Modrezewski, Frances
  • DefendantName: Koniarski, Thomas
  • Address: 1528 Wabansia ave.
  • Case Number: 1528 Wabansia ave.
  • Case Description: Modrezewski, Frances. 49 yrs. Fatally assaulted 5/26/12 died June 3d at 1528 Wabansia Ave. by Thomas Koniarski who was arrested and held by Coroner 6/4/12. 33 Pct. 10-4-12 - Acquitted - Burke.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1912

  • Victim Name: Matusghala, Bosaslar
  • DefendantName: Keviatkowski, James
  • Address: 1322 Chapen st.
  • Case Number: 1322 Chapen st.
  • Case Description: Matusghala, Bolaslaw, 20 yrs. Fatally assaulted (fight) June 10 at 1322 Chapen St. by James Keviatkowski, alias Floor, who was arrested and held by Coroner 6/18/12. 33 Pct. 10/16/12 - Reformatory - Cooper.

Date of Offense: November 24, 1912

  • Victim Name: Magajda, Peter
  • DefendantName: Zavada, Peter
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Magajda, Peter. 21 yrs. Fatally stabbed Nov. 24 at 48th St & Seeley Ave. by Peter Zavada who was arrested and held by Coroner 12/3/12 - 20 Pct. 11-7-13 - Acquitted - McDonald.

Date of Offense: February 21, 1913

  • Victim Name: Manelli, Giovani
  • DefendantName: Brencato, Paul
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Manelli, Giovani, 35 yrs. Found murdered, throat cut, Oak & Crosby Sts. Home in Holgate, Ohio. Murderer escaped. 38 Pct. Paul Brencato arrested in Holgate, Ohio, brought back and held by Coroner 3/18 for the murder. 1/17/14 - 15 yrs. Joliet - McDonald.

Date of Offense: April 5, 1913

  • Victim Name: Moore, Albert
  • DefendantName: Stanley, Arthur
  • Address: 322 E. 31st.
  • Case Number: 322 E. 31st.
  • Case Description: Moore, albert. 22 yrs. "Col." Stabbed to death Schiller Pool Room, 322 E. 31st St. by Arthur Stanley who was arrested & held by Coroner Apr. 16. 4th Pct. May 1913 - No bill.

Date of Offense: September 2, 1913

  • Victim Name: Mitra, Philip
  • DefendantName: Dougherty, John
  • Address: 1814 Marshfield ave.
  • Case Number: 1814 Marshfield ave.
  • Case Description: Mitra, Philip, 31 yrs. Fatally assaulted 9/2/13 (brick) at 1814 Marshfield Ave. by John Dougherty. 9/26/13 Coroner recommends his apprehension. 33 Pct. Arrested Oct. 16th & turned over to sheriff. 11/20/18 s/o - Brentano.

Date of Offense: March 20, 1915

  • Victim Name: Moase, Otto
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1100Webster Ave.
  • Case Number: 1100Webster Ave.
  • Case Description: Moase, Otto - Age 38 - Died at Lake View Hospital - Claimed he was slugged on March 20th, by 4 men, in hallway of 1100 Webster Ave., his saloon, at 1:00A.M. - 4/8/15 Coroner turned in open verdict. 40th Pct.

Date of Offense: August 5, 1915

  • Victim Name: Murray, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Kirkhoff, Wm.
  • Address: 2956 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 2956 Federal st.
  • Case Description: Murray, Stanley, "Col." - Age 15 - Fatally stabbed Aug. 5th at 2956 Federal St. by Wm. Kirkhoff who on 8/13/15 was exonerated by the Coroner. 4th Pct.

Date of Offense: July 30, 1916

  • Victim Name: Martenecki, Jake
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 614 W. 12th st.
  • Case Number: 614 W. 12th st.
  • Case Description: Marteneck, Jake - Age 35 - Fatally injured 7/30/16 in front of 614 W. 12th St., during fight with an unknown man whose arrest Coroner recommended. 21 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 20, 1916

  • Victim Name: Matthew Charles R.
  • DefendantName: McMahon, James H.
  • Address: 6353 N. Clark
  • Case Number: 6353 N. Clark
  • Case Description: Matthews, Charles R. - Age 35 - Engaged in quarrel in saloon at 6353 N. Clark St., with James H. McMahon of Evanston who knocked him down. Matthews had a beerglass in his hand on which he fell, sustaining cuts on temple and chest, which caused death. 10/21 McMahon was released by the Coroner who recommended investigation by the G.J. - 44 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 1, 1918

  • Victim Name: Matinek Sam
  • DefendantName: Ptasinski, Floryan
  • Address: 717 Keith st.
  • Case Number: 717 Keith st.
  • Case Description: Matinek, Sam - Age 22 - Fatally assaulted July 1st in rear yard of 717 Keith St. by Floryan Ptasinski, alias Brek, who struck him with a bottle. On 7/19 Ptasinski was held by the coroner. 32 Pct. 1/23/18 Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: October 18, 1917

  • Victim Name: Malone, Walter
  • DefendantName: Maher, James
  • Address: 337 S. Sacramento Av.
  • Case Number: 337 S. Sacramento Av.
  • Case Description: Malone, Walter - Age 21 - Stabbed to death at 337 So. Sacramento Ave. during a dight with his brother in law James Maher who used a butcher knife. Oct. 19th Maher was held by the Coroner. 29 Pct. 2/15/18 - 15 years Joliet Pen. - Scanlan.

Date of Offense: November 19, 1917

  • Victim Name: Malone, Johnnie
  • DefendantName: Johnson, Frank
  • Address: 2906 Federal st. 1st fl.
  • Case Number: 2906 Federal st. 1st fl.
  • Case Description: Malone, Johnnie - Age 30 (col.) - Stabbed to death at 2906 Federal St., 1st fl., by Frank Johnson, who on 11/21 was held by the Coroner. 4 Pct. 7/1/18 -15 years Joliet Pen. - Crowe.

Date of Offense: December 23, 1917

  • Victim Name: Moss, Clarence
  • DefendantName: Strickland, Robert
  • Address: 461 E. 31st st.
  • Case Number: 461 E. 31st st.
  • Case Description: Moss, Clarence - Age 33 (col) - Stabbed to death in front of 461 E. 31st St. by another negro, Robert Strickland, who on 1/8/18 was held by the Coroner. 5 Pct. 5/29/18 to Joliet Pen - Sabath.

Date of Offense: April 29, 1918

  • Victim Name: Morris, Joh
  • DefendantName: Buckley, Edward
  • Address: Davis Hotel
  • Case Number: Davis Hotel
  • Case Description: Morris, John. Apr. 52 - Irish. Fatally assaulted Apr. 29th in boiler room of Davis Hotel by one Edw. Buckley, who on May 4 was held by the Coroner on charge of Manslaughter. 21st Prec. 10/28/18 - Acquitted - Windes.

Date of Offense: May 18, 1918

  • Victim Name: Montlings, Henry
  • DefendantName: Hurtado, Aurillo
  • Address: 3409 W. 38th pl.
  • Case Number: 3409 W. 38th pl.
  • Case Description: Montlings, Henry - Age 30 - Fatally stabbed May 18th in front of 3409 W. 38th Pl. during a quarrel with Aurillo Hurtado whose arrest and holdover to G.J. coroner recommended on 5/31/18. 16 Pct. 8/28/18 Hurtado arrested and turned over to Sheriff. Sept. 1918 No bill on Hurtuto.

Date of Offense: October 28, 1918

  • Victim Name: Murdock, Lem
  • DefendantName: McMullen, James
  • Address: Swift & Co. hoghouse #8 stock yards
  • Case Number: Swift & Co. hoghouse #8 stock yards
  • Case Description: Murdock, Lem - Age 23 - (Col.) Fatally cut with knife 10/28 at Swift & Co. hoghouse #8, Stock Yards, during quarrel with James P. McMullen, who was arrested and on Nov. 6th held by the Coroner. 13th Pct. - 2/1/19 - 14 years Joliet Pen. - Guerin.

Date of Offense: January 20, 1919

  • Victim Name: Mezezalina, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Messori, Paul & Tiardino, Joe
  • Address: 631 S. Sangamon st.
  • Case Number: 631 S. Sangamon st.
  • Case Description: Mezezalina, Joseph - Age 26 - Assaulted and killed at 631 So. Sangamon St., by Paul Messori and Joe Tiardino, who were exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self defnese. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 30, 1919

  • Victim Name: Mazzucio, Giordono
  • DefendantName: DeMateo, Jerry
  • Address: 9535 Ave.
  • Case Number: 9535 Ave.
  • Case Description: Mazzucio, Giordono -Age 47 - Fatally stabbed in alley rear of 9535 Ave. "M" - during an altercation with one Jerry DeMateo whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 9th Pct.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Marabella, Gacomi
  • DefendantName: Costanzo, Antonio
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Marabella, Gacomi - Age 28 - Stabbed to death at 736 So. State St. by Antonio Costanzo, in the latter's restaurant, during an altercation over marrying Costazo's daughter. On 2/9 Costanzo was held by the Coroner. 2 Pct. March 1920 No bill.

Date of Offense: November 13, 1920

  • Victim Name: Mazurka, John
  • DefendantName: Riha, J.P.
  • Address: 25th & Springfield Ave.
  • Case Number: 25th & Springfield Ave.
  • Case Description: Mazurka, John - Age 27 - Fatally shot at 25th & Springfield Ave., during a fight, by J.P. Riha, who was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self defense. 19 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 22, 1912

  • Victim Name: McGinnis, Ges
  • DefendantName: Williams, Edward, "Williamson"
  • Address: Madison & Union St.
  • Case Number: Madison & Union St.
  • Case Description: McGinnis, Ges. 40 yrs. Fatally assaulted (boots) Mar. 22 at Madison and Union Sts. by Edw. Williams, alias Williamson, who was arrested and held by Coroner 3/23/12 - 27 Pct. 5/18/12 Williams, alias Williamson, hanged himself in Co. Jail.

Date of Offense: June 13, 1913

  • Victim Name: McNulty, James
  • DefendantName: Prodonovich, John
  • Address: Fullerton & Clybourn Ave.
  • Case Number: Fullerton & Clybourn Ave.
  • Case Description: McNulty, James. 54 yrs. Fatally assaulted 6/13 with 12" steel bar at Fullterton & Clybourne Ave. (Deering Co. Plant) by John Prodonovich who escaped. 41 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 24, 1917

  • Victim Name: McCafferty, John
  • DefendantName: Ryan, Michael
  • Address: Kilbaum & Armitage
  • Case Number: Kilbaum & Armitage
  • Case Description: McCafferty, John - Age 38 - Fatally assaulted Apr. 24th at S.E. Corner Kilbaum & Armitage Aves., by Michael Ryan who on May 15th was held by the Coroner. 37th Pct. May 1917 No Bill. Aug. 2 Acquitted - Pam.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: McDaniels, Belle
  • DefendantName: Knight, Sam
  • Address: 37 W. 51st St.
  • Case Number: 37 W. 51st St.
  • Case Description: McDaniels, Belle - Age 37 - Col. - Found dead at 37 W. 51st St., having been fatally assaulted with a club. Sam Knight, in whose room she was found, is wanted and his arrest and holdover were recommended by the Coroner. 4 Pct. 6/9/21 McKnight - s/o - McDonald.

Date of Offense: March 3, 1911

  • Victim Name: Nelson, Robt
  • DefendantName: Knock, Frank W.
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Nelson, Robert. "Col." 34 yrs. Fatally injured by Off. Frank W. Knock who was 0trying to arrest him. 33d Prect. Off. Knock exonerated by the Coroner's Jury 3/15/11. 4-21-11 Kanack held to Grand Jury by Judge Maxwell, $3000. 11-2-11 Acquitted - Petit.

Date of Offense: April 27, 1913

  • Victim Name: Nicholas, John
  • DefendantName: Wilson, Mary, "Russell"
  • Address: Fulton & Peoria St.
  • Case Number: Fulton & Peoria St.
  • Case Description: Nicholas, John, 27 yrs. Fatally stabbed Fulton & Peoria Sts. by Mary Wilson, alias Russell "Col." who was held to G.J. by Coroner. 5/1/13. 27 Pct. 8/26/13 - Joliet - Windes.

Date of Offense: January 4, 1914

  • Victim Name: Norcika, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Toporowski, Ben
  • Address: 644 W. 18th St.
  • Case Number: 644 W. 18th St.
  • Case Description: Norcika, Joseph. 28 yrs. Fatally assaulted 1/4/14 with hatchet in saloon 644 W. 18 St. by Ben Toporouski and Frank Zibarkaite who escaped. 22nd Pct. Toporouski brought back from Bayonne, N.J. & turned over to sheriff 1/20/14. 7/29/14 Toporouski acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: May 12, 1914

  • Victim Name: Nowak, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Kocinski, Vladislaw
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Nowak, Stanley, 22 years - Fatally assaulted on 5/12/14 at Foundry, Deering Plant of I.H. Co., by Vladislaw Kocinski, who was arrested and on 5/18/14 held by the Coroner - 41st Prct. 11/24/14 Kocinski acquitted - Petit.

Date of Offense: November 7, 1914

  • Victim Name: Nova, Alexander
  • DefendantName: Spreitzer, Herman
  • Address: 217 Sigel st.
  • Case Number: 217 Sigel st.
  • Case Description: Nova, Alexander, 26 yrs. - Stabbed to death with pen knife at 217 Sigel St., by Herman Spreitzer who was arrested and on 11/11 held by the Coroner. 39th Pct. 4/10/15 to Joliet Pen - Brentano.

Date of Offense: August 25, 1919

  • Victim Name: Nemitz, Nellie
  • DefendantName: Sanek, Michael alias Sarnik
  • Address: 952 Austin ave.
  • Case Number: 952 Austin ave.
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense: May 5, 1911

  • Victim Name: O'Day, John
  • DefendantName: Horan, Thomas
  • Address: 333 S. Sangamon st.
  • Case Number: 333 S. Sangamon st.
  • Case Description: O'Day , John - 45 yrs. - Fatally assaulted with fists May 5 at 333 So. Sangamon St. by Thomas Horan who was arrested and held by Coroner May 19-1911. 27 Pct. June 1911 No bill.

Date of Offense: May 7, 1911

  • Victim Name: O'Brien, James
  • DefendantName: Hermelene, Herman
  • Address: Palatine, Ill.
  • Case Number: Palatine, Ill.
  • Case Description: O'Brien, James W. 38 yrs. 3801 Jackson Blvd. Fatally assaulted May 7th in saloon at Palatine, Ill., died May 18. Herman Hermelene arrested and held by Coroner 5/26/11 - 29 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1913

  • Victim Name: Olson, John
  • DefendantName: Solderberg
  • Address: 2624 W. North Ave
  • Case Number: 2624 W. North Ave
  • Case Description: Olson, John. 38 yrs. Fatally assaulted June 29 Keldin's Saloon 2629 W. North Ave. by bar tender Abel Soderberg who was held by Coroner 7/11/13 - 34 Pct. 2

Date of Offense: September 21, 1914

  • Victim Name: Okon, Les
  • DefendantName: Laskowski, Paul
  • Address: N.E. corner 49th & Hermiage
  • Case Number: N.E. corner 49th & Hermiage
  • Case Description: Okon, Les. 18 yrs. Neck broken after being struck with fist, by Paul Laskowski at N.E. Corner 49th St. & Hermitage Ave. - Laskowski held by Coroner for manslaughter 9/22. 20 Pct. Oct. 1914 No Bill.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1915

  • Victim Name: Oglecky, Alex
  • DefendantName: Jacobson, Bennie
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Oglecky, Alex - Age 30 - Died of skull fracture, injury supposedly received when assaulted and knocked down by Bennie Jacobson, who on 7/8/15 was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 21st Pct. 10/14/15 Acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: October 20, 1915

  • Victim Name: Osborne, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Mack, Joseph
  • Address: 7618 Chauncey Ave
  • Case Number: 7618 Chauncey Ave
  • Case Description: Osborne, Joseph - Age 78 - hermit beaten and tortured to death in his hovel at 7618 Chauncey Ave., Grand X. Joseph Marek and Chas. McWitham both age 16 yrs., arrested and confessed and on 11/2/15 held by the Coroner. 13th Pct. 4/8/16 Marek & McWitham to Joliet Pen. for 14 years each - Thomson.

Date of Offense: March 4, 1917

  • Victim Name: Olson, Charles
  • DefendantName: Bruce, Leslie
  • Address: 6315 S. St. Louis
  • Case Number: 6315 S. St. Louis
  • Case Description: Olson, Charles - Age 32 - Fatally assaulted at 6315 So. St. Louis Ave. by one Leslie Bruce who escaped to Kansas City and was brought back and turned over to the sheriff. 17th Pct. 7/11/17 Acquitted - Fitch.

Date of Offense: October 5, 1917

  • Victim Name: Olson, Leroy S.
  • DefendantName: Lowe,
  • Address: 57th Pl. & Normal Ave
  • Case Number: 57th Pl. & Normal Ave
  • Case Description: Olson, Leroy S. - Age 11 - Fatally assaulted Oct. 5th, 1917 - at 57th Place and Normal Ave., by one Clarence Lowe who kicked him in the back. Coroner recommends Lowe's arrest & holdover to G.J. on manslaughter. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 14, 1918

  • Victim Name: Olson, Peter
  • DefendantName: DiMatea, Jerry
  • Address: 95th St. & Calumet
  • Case Number: 95th St. & Calumet
  • Case Description: Olson, Peter W. - Age 45 - Assaulted with iron pipe at Iroquois Iron Works, 95th St. & Calumet Ave., by Jerry DiMateo, who was held by the Coroner Oct. 17th . 9th Pct. 4/15/19 - Bond forf. - Brentano. 5/20/21 - s/o - McDonald.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1920

  • Victim Name: O'Hara, Frank
  • DefendantName: Walsh, Thomas
  • Address: 508 E. 35th
  • Case Number: 508 E. 35th
  • Case Description: O'Hara, Frank - Age 45 - Fatally assaulted 9/19/20 with a club, at 508 E. 35th St., during an altercation by one Thomas Walsh, who, on 10/4/20, was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 29, 1911

  • Victim Name: Patten, Charles
  • DefendantName: Weisiger, Bernard
  • Address: 1211 S. State St.
  • Case Number: 1211 S. State St.
  • Case Description: Patten, Charles. Col. 28 ys. old. Stabbed to death at 1211 S. State St. by Bernard Weisiger who was arrested. 2 prect. Held by coroner's jury Jan. 30, 1911. May 9, 1911 - Acquitted - Fitch.

Date of Offense: May 31, 1911

  • Victim Name: Plewanek, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Emanuel Ave
  • Address: 23rd & Western
  • Case Number: 23rd & Western
  • Case Description: Plewanek, Andrew. 38 yrs. Fatally assaulted (fists) 23d & Western Ave. by Emanuel Ave. who was arrested and on June 9. Held by Coroner - 23 Pct. 1/30/18 - Bond forf. - Crowe. 10/25/18 - S/O - Guerin.

Date of Offense: October 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Pflumm, Paul
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 31st & State St.
  • Case Number: 31st & State St.
  • Case Description: Pflumm, Paul. 40 ys. Fatally assaulted Oct. 15 at 31st & State Sts. by unknown man who escaped. 5 Prect.

Date of Offense: December 2, 1911

  • Victim Name: Porcjien, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Ardye, Frank, "Erdili
  • Address: 25th & Princeton Ave
  • Case Number: 25th & Princeton Ave
  • Case Description: Porcjien, Joseph. 34 yrs. Fatally stabbed Dec. 2 at 25th St. and Princeton Ave. by Frank Ardyle, alias Erdili, who was arrested and held by Coroner 12/5/11 - 3d Pct. 6/4/12 Nolle Pros. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: February 20, 1912

  • Victim Name: Perhouc, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Rangus, Frank, alias Hovat, Pl
  • Address: Michigan and Wells Sts.
  • Case Number: Michigan and Wells Sts.
  • Case Description: Perhouc, Andrew, 27 yrs., of 1210 Lenert Ave. Elkhart, Ind. Fatally stabbed Michigan & Wells Sts. by Frank Rangus, alias Hovat, alias Plut, who escaped. 38 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 26, 1912

  • Victim Name: Patrulas, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Beyers, William
  • Address: Washburn Ave.
  • Case Number: Washburn Ave.
  • Case Description: Patrulas, Wm. 27 yrs. Fatally assaulted & died May 26th on a Blue Island Ave. Car at Washburn Ave. by Wm. Beyers the Motorman, who struck him with Controller. Held by Coroner 6/15/12 for Manslaughter. 21 Pct. 12-3-18 - Acquitted - McDonald.

Date of Offense: June 26, 1912

  • Victim Name: Peterson, Oscar
  • DefendantName: Mullon, Charles
  • Address: Troy and Wabansania Ave.
  • Case Number: Troy and Wabansania Ave.
  • Case Description: Peterson, Oscar. 30 yrs. Fatally assaulted (club) June 26th at Troy and Wabansania Ave. by Chas. Mullord who was exonerated by Coroner 6/29/12. 34 Pct. 7/26/12 Mullon held for manslaughter $2500 bonds Judge Willis. 9/1912 - No bill.

Date of Offense: October 12, 1913

  • Victim Name: Pauliny, George
  • DefendantName: Washka, John, alias Frunda, Jo
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Pavliny, Geo. 34 yrs. Died from skull fracture received in fight. Don't know where or by whom inflicted. John Washka and John Frunda arrested and turned loose by Coroner. 11/4/13 - 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 26, 1914

  • Victim Name: Pearson, Alfred
  • DefendantName: Weaver, Robert
  • Address: 218 Ontario St.
  • Case Number: 218 Ontario St.
  • Case Description: Pearson, Alfred - 35 yrs. - Fatally assaulted (fists) in front of 218 Ontario St., by Robert Weaver, (Col.) who on 9/2/14 was held by the Coroner together with Carrie Butler (Col.) and Bert Clark (Col.) as accessories. 38th Pct. Sept. 1914 No bill on Clark & Butler. 3/15/15 Clark & Butler Nolled - Weaver to Joliet Pen. - Dever.

Date of Offense: November 1, 1914

  • Victim Name: Pierce, Clarence
  • DefendantName: Stacks, William
  • Address: 325 No. Wood St.
  • Case Number: 325 No. Wood St.
  • Case Description: Pierce, Clarence - 28 yrs. - Stabbed to death in front of 325 No. Wood St., by Wm. B. Stacks, who was arrested and held by the Coroner 11/2/14 - 28 Pct. 3/23/15 to Joliet Pen - Kersten.

Date of Offense: December 14, 1914

  • Victim Name: Patalla, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Sombroski, Paul
  • Address: 16th and Union St.
  • Case Number: 16th and Union St.
  • Case Description: Pattalla, Joseph - Age 37 - Died of broken neck, following assault on him in front of saloon at 16th & Union St., after quarrel in saloon. 12/18/14 Paul Sombroski and Joseph Belsky held by Coroner. 22nd Pct. 4/27/15 both Nolle Prossed - Petit.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1915

  • Victim Name: Porter, James
  • DefendantName: Moon, Ges.
  • Address: Ada and Randolph Sts.
  • Case Number: Ada and Randolph Sts.
  • Case Description: Porter, James - Age 32 - Fatally assaulted with shovel at Ada and Randolph Sts., by Ges. Moon who was arrested and held by the Coroner 2/20/15 - 37th Pct. 6/26/15 Moon to Joliet Pen - Brentano.

Date of Offense: May 6, 1915

  • Victim Name: Popp, John
  • DefendantName: Mullen, James
  • Address: 1559 W. 63rd St.
  • Case Number: 1559 W. 63rd St.
  • Case Description: Popp, John J. - Age 49 - Fatally assaulted (fists) at 1559 W. 63rd St., (butcher shop) by James Mullen, who was held by the Coroner 5/7/15 for Manslaughter - 17th Pct. 3/28/16 Acquitted - Turney.

Date of Offense: November 27, 1915

  • Victim Name: Petzel, Charles
  • DefendantName: Natzke, Ges
  • Address: Elston and Armitage
  • Case Number: Elston and Armitage
  • Case Description: Petzel, Charles, Age 31 - Fatally assaulted 11/27/15 by several men at N.W. Cor. Elston and Armitage Aves., 11/29/15 Ges. Natzke held to G.J. by the Coroner. 35th Pct. 4/1/16 to Joliet Pen. - Brothers.

Date of Offense: October 4, 1916

  • Victim Name: Pope, John F
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Madison and Desplaines
  • Case Number: Madison and Desplaines
  • Case Description: Pope, John F. - Age 37 - Fatally assaulted Oct. 4th at N.W. Cor. Madison and Desplaines Sts., during quarrel with some unknown men. 27th Pct.

Date of Offense: June 6, 1917

  • Victim Name: Powers, Patrick
  • DefendantName: Ward, Edward
  • Address: 43rd amd Omdoama
  • Case Number: 43rd amd Omdoama
  • Case Description: Powers, Patrick - Age 53 - Fatally assaulted 6/6 at S.E. Corner of 43rd St. & Indiana Ave., by one Edward Ward, who, on 6/10 was held by the Coroner. 11th Pct. July 1917 No bill.

Date of Offense: September 4, 1917

  • Victim Name: Proud, Andrew H
  • DefendantName: Purdue, James
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Proud, Andrew H. - Age 62 - Died from injuries received 9/4 when struck by James Purdue, and in falling striking his head on the floor. On 9/25 James Purdue was held by the Coroner. 38 Pct. Oct. 1917 No bill.

Date of Offense: January 24, 1918

  • Victim Name: Papke, Frederick
  • DefendantName: Rodekowetz, Jos
  • Address: 4902 kPrinceton
  • Case Number: 4902 kPrinceton
  • Case Description: Papke, Frederick - Age 54 - Found on front porch of his home at 4902 Princeton Ave., with his throat cut. Coroner's verdict: killed by some unknown person or persons. Absolutely no clue. 13 Pct. 12/10/18 - Jos. Rodekowetz arrested and held to G.J. without bail by Judge Donohue 12/27/18. 4/11/10 Jos. Rodekowetz acquitted - Guerin.

Date of Offense: August 4, 1918

  • Victim Name: Peldzus, M.J.
  • DefendantName: McNuety, John
  • Address: 558 W. 37th st
  • Case Number: 558 W. 37th st
  • Case Description: Peldzus, M.J. - Age 42 - Saloonkeeper, fatally assaulted 8/4/18 in his saloon 558 W. 37th St., by several men whom he refused to serve. On 8/13 John McNulty and Henry Pullman held to G.J. by the Coroner. 15 Pct. 1/6/19 - to Joliet Pen. - McNulty - Windes. 5/28/19 Pullman s/o - Windes.

Date of Offense: December 27, 1919

  • Victim Name: Passage, Charles D.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 67th st. & I.C.R.R.
  • Case Number: 67th st. & I.C.R.R.
  • Case Description: Passage, Charles D. - Age 37 - Fatally assaulted at 67th St. & I.C.R.R. by an unknown man whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on charge for manslaughter. 6 Prct.

Date of Offense: March 25, 1920

  • Victim Name: Padmuska, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Mareno, Vito
  • Address: 2352 W. Ohio st.
  • Case Number: 2352 W. Ohio st.
  • Case Description: Padmuska, Joseph - Age 32 - Stabbed to death in front of 2352 W. Ohio St., supposedly by one Vito Mareno, who had previously accused him of familiarity with his wife. Mareno is now wanted. 24 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 4, 1920

  • Victim Name: Plouff, Wm.
  • DefendantName: McKnight, Wm
  • Address: 825 W. 18th st.
  • Case Number: 825 W. 18th st.
  • Case Description: Plouff, Wm. - Age 28 - Fatally cut 12/4/20, in saloon at 825 W. 18th St., during an altercation with a colored man, Wm. McKnight, who, on 12/11/20 was held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 6/16/21 - to Joliet Pen. - Friend.

Date of Offense: January 4, 1919

  • Victim Name: Quinn, John
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1007 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 1007 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Quinn, John - Age 52 - Fatally stabbed 1/4/19 at 1007 So. State St. during a quarrel with an unknown man whose name he refused to reveal. 2nd Pct.

Date of Offense: March 31, 1911

  • Victim Name: Raven, Levi A.
  • DefendantName: Hogan, Michael
  • Address: 1425 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 1425 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Raven, Levi A. 68 yrs. found murdered in his store 1425 So. State St. (Strangled) 2d Pct. Several arrests. Michael Hogan held by Coroner 4/11/11. April 1911 - No bill by Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1911

  • Victim Name: Ray, Jesse J.
  • DefendantName: Cox, Boss
  • Address: 18th st. & Armour ave.
  • Case Number: 18th st. & Armour ave.
  • Case Description: Ray, Jesse J. - 35 ys. - Struck on the head with a brick and killed at 18th Street & Armour Av. by Boss Cox, colored, who was arrested. 3rd prect. Boss Cox, Jordan Carpenter, Wm. Jepford & Ges. Wright held by Coroner 9/22/11. Oct.1911 - No bill on Carpenter, Jepford & Wright. 1/9/12 Boss Cox acquitted - Honore.

Date of Offense: September 17, 1911

  • Victim Name: Randall, Mary
  • DefendantName: Johnson, Freeman
  • Address: 213 W. 26th st.
  • Case Number: 213 W. 26th st.
  • Case Description: Randall, Mary. 24 ys. colored. Fatally assaulted Sept. 17 at 213 W. 26 St. by Freeman Johnson, col., who was arrested. 3d prect. Threw a lighted lamp at her setting fire to clothing. Johnson held by Coroner 9/19/11. 3-18-1912, Johnson 9 mos. H. of C. for assault. Judge Sullivan.

Date of Offense: September 12, 1912

  • Victim Name: Raymond, Arthur L., Buggs
  • DefendantName: Cizranz, Fred
  • Address: 35 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 35 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Raymond, Arthur L. (Buggs) - 38 yrs. Found dead in bed Room 26 Valley Hotel 35 So. Clark St. on Sept. 7th - Fred Cizranz arrested for previous assault on him and held by Coroner 9/12/12 - 1st Pct. 9/1/16 Stricken Off - Thomson.

Date of Offense: September 6, 1913

  • Victim Name: Raschube, Joe
  • DefendantName: Mehalek, John
  • Address: 2219 W. 18th St.
  • Case Number: 2219 W. 18th St.
  • Case Description: Raschube, Joe. 50 yrs. Died from assault at 2219 W. 18 St. Sept. 3. John Mehalek held 9/10/13 by Coroner for Murder. Frank Mehalek and John Jankowski held as accessories. 2nd Pct. Frank Mehalek & Jankowski no billed Oct. 1913. Frank Mehalek and John Jankowski acquitted 12/17/13 - Kersten. John Mehalek sent to Joliet 12/26/13 - Kersten.

Date of Offense: April 10, 1914

  • Victim Name: Riounheeck, Otto
  • DefendantName: Eberhart, Frederick W.
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Riounheeck, Otto, 43 years. Died from being kicked in the stomach by Frederick W. Eberhart, who was arrested and on 4/14/14 held by the Coroner for Murder. 27th Precinct. May 1914 No Bill.

Date of Offense: August 2, 1915

  • Victim Name: Ruff, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Richardson, Harry
  • Address: Seminary Ave. / Center St.
  • Case Number: Seminary Ave. / Center St.
  • Case Description: Ruff, Wm. - Age 45-50 - Died of skull fracture occassioned at Seminary Ave. & Center St., on 8/2 - 8/31/15 Frank Carmody and Harry Richardson held by the Coroner. 40th Pct. Sept. 1915 No bill on Carmody. 12/11/16 Richardson acquitted - Barrett.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1916

  • Victim Name: Rogowski, Ben
  • DefendantName: Allegretti, Tony
  • Address: 112 S. 5th Ave.
  • Case Number: 112 S. 5th Ave.
  • Case Description: Rogowski, Ben - Age 41 - Fatally stabbed at 112 So. 5th Ave., by his partner in tailoring business Tony Allegretti who on 2/21/16 was held by the Coroner - 1st Pct. 6/29/16 Acquitted - Barrett.

Date of Offense: January 21, 1916

  • Victim Name: Rzeppa, Paul
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2898 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Number: 2898 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Description: Rzeppa, Paul - Age 50 - Fatally assaulted in rear of saloon at 2898 Milwaukee Ave. after card game. 2/11/16 Coroner unable to fix blame and ordered further police investigation. 35 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 18, 1916

  • Victim Name: Romeo, Antonio, alias Vocesana
  • DefendantName: Daniels, Mike
  • Address: Morgan St. / Harrison St.
  • Case Number: Morgan St. / Harrison St.
  • Case Description: Romeo, alias Vocesana, Antonio - Age 35 - Fatally assaulted Aug. 18th at Morgan & Harrison Sts., by some unknown men, supposedly during a quarrel with Mike Daniels and Tony Lanzit, alias Fioe who were arrested were released by the Coroner. 27th Pct.

Date of Offense: February 17, 1917

  • Victim Name: Reilly, John
  • DefendantName: O'Dowd, Pat
  • Address: 4241 S Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 4241 S Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Reilly, John - Age 38 - Fatally assaulted at 4241 So. Halsted St. by Pat O'Dowd, who on 2/19/17 was held by the Coroner. 19th Pct. March 1917 No Bill.

Date of Offense: April 8, 1917

  • Victim Name: Roelic, Adam
  • DefendantName: Shomer, John
  • Address: Ashland Ave.
  • Case Number: Ashland Ave.
  • Case Description: Roelic, Adam - Age 22 - Fatally assaulted Apr. 8th on 22nd St. about 150 ft. west of Ashland Ave., by one John Shomer whose arrest Coroner recommended 5/3. 23rd Pct.

Date of Offense: May 30, 1918

  • Victim Name: Rundle, James
  • DefendantName: Franklin, Ben
  • Address: corner of 36th and Federal Sts.
  • Case Number: corner of 36th and Federal Sts.
  • Case Description: Rundle, James - Age 21 - (Col.) Fatally stabbed 5/30/18 at corner of 36th & Federal Sts., during a fight. On 6/4/18 Ben Franklin was held by the Coroner for murder and Ges. Chisum as accessory. 3rd Pct. June 1918 No Bill on Chisum. 11/18/18 Franklin to Pontiac Ref. - Crowe.

Date of Offense: November 19, 1918

  • Victim Name: Roberts, F.E.
  • DefendantName: Beatty, John
  • Address: Northeast corner of Van Buren St. and Racine Ave.
  • Case Number: Northeast corner of Van Buren St. and Racine Ave.
  • Case Description: Roberts, F.E. - Age 61 - Fatally assaulted Oct. 1st at northeast corner of Van Buren St. & Racine Ave., when he attempted to act as peacemaker in a quarrel. On 11/20 John Beatty was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 4/7/20 - Stricken off - Lewis. 4/16/20 - Stricken off - Lewis.

Date of Offense: July 7, 1919

  • Victim Name: Righton, Edward A.
  • DefendantName: O' Connar, W.M. H
  • Address: 6441 S. Seeley Ave
  • Case Number: 6441 S. Seeley Ave
  • Case Description: Righton, Edward A. - Age 13 - Supposed to have been assaulted in front of 6441 So. Seeley Ave., by one Wm. H. O'Connor, age 46, who, on 7/25/19 was held to G.J. in bonds of $1000.00 by Judge Doyle on charge of manslaughter. 11th Pct.

Date of Offense: June 22, 1919

  • Victim Name: Roberson, Robert
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 55th & Princeton Ave
  • Case Number: 55th & Princeton Ave
  • Case Description: Roberson, Robert - Col. - Age 47 - Fatally assaulted at 55th & Princeton Ave., by a crowd of young men who escaped. 13 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1919

  • Victim Name: Romak, Steve
  • DefendantName: Ochochuk, Andrew "Sokoziol"
  • Address: 628 Maxwell St.
  • Case Number: 628 Maxwell St.
  • Case Description: Romak, Steve - Age 46 - Fatally assaulted 9/14 at 628 Maxwell St., during an altercation. On 9/20 Andrew Ochochuk, alias Sokoziol, was held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 3/3/27 - Acquitted - Zeman.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1920

  • Victim Name: Riley, Mrs. Irene
  • DefendantName: Riley, Frank
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Riley, Mrs. Irene, Age 39 - Died from skull fracture due to striking her head against piano stool when assaulted by her husband Frank, who was held by the Coroner for manslaughter on 3/19/20. 2nd Pct. Nov. 1920 No bill.

Date of Offense: July 10, 1920

  • Victim Name: Redding, alias Redden , James
  • DefendantName: Burke, william
  • Address: 7th St. & State St.
  • Case Number: 7th St. & State St.
  • Case Description: Redding, alias Redden, James - Age 40 - Fatally injured at 7th St. and State St., when assaulted with a crutch in hands of Wm. Burke, during a quarrel. On 7/20 Burke was exonerated by the Coroner. Thos. Loftis, Walter Joyce and Ges. Bewly held as accessories and on 7/21/20 cases nolled by Judge Holmes. 2 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 4, 1911

  • Victim Name: Singleton, Will
  • DefendantName: Sutton, Frank
  • Address: 39 W. 26th St.
  • Case Number: 39 W. 26th St.
  • Case Description: Singleton, Will. 22 ys. old. Col. Fatally stabbed Jan. 4 at 39 W. 26th St. by Frank Sutton, col., who was arrested and on Jan. 9 held by Coroner for murder. 4 prect. 5-24-11 - Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: May 16, 1911

  • Victim Name: Slaby, Frank
  • DefendantName: Yankovec, Joseph
  • Address: 48th & Honore St.
  • Case Number: 48th & Honore St.
  • Case Description: Slaby, Frank - 17 yrs. 4530 Justine St., stabbed May 16 at 48th and Honore Sts. by Joseph Yankovec 4637 Winchester Ave., 17 yrs. old, who was arrested and turned over to Juvenile Court May 24 by Coroner for action. 20 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 25, 1911

  • Victim Name: St. Louis, James alias Higgins
  • DefendantName: Powers, James
  • Address: State & Peck Ct.
  • Case Number: State & Peck Ct.
  • Case Description: St. Louis, James, alias Higgins, 50 yrs. A noted "Hotel Thief," fatally assaulted at State and Peck Ct. on June 25 by James Powers who was held by Coroner 7/6/11. 2d Pct. Oct. 1911 No bill.

Date of Offense: August 8, 1911

  • Victim Name: Sutor, John
  • DefendantName: Osegulak, Joe
  • Address: 1758 W. 18th Place
  • Case Number: 1758 W. 18th Place
  • Case Description: Sutor, John. 53 yrs. Struck and knocked down in front of 1758 W. 18 Place by Joe Osegulak on Aug. 8th. He was arrested and on Aug. 15 exonerated by Coroner. 23 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 17, 1912

  • Victim Name: Sasko, Frank
  • DefendantName: Novak, Anton
  • Address: 1048 Grand Ave
  • Case Number: 1048 Grand Ave
  • Case Description: Sasko, Frank. 26 yrs. Fatally injured fist fight Nov. 17, died 11/21 in front of 1048 Grand Ave. by Anton Novak and Clarence Murray who were exonerated by Coroner 11/22/12. 32 Prect.

Date of Offense: December 21, 1912

  • Victim Name: Schultz, Frank
  • DefendantName: Ceisen, John
  • Address: Ashland & Brigham St.
  • Case Number: Ashland & Brigham St.
  • Case Description: Schultz, Frank. 52 yrs. Fatally assaulted Dec. 21 at Ashland & Brigham St. by Joseph Ceisen (with milk bottle), who was exonerated by Coroner 1/8/13 - Rearrested on Warrant and held to Grand Jury 1/16/13 by Judge Sabath for manslaughter, bonds $10,000.00. 33d Pct.

Date of Offense: January 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Scott, James W.
  • DefendantName: Bolden, James
  • Address: 1341 S. State St.
  • Case Number: 1341 S. State St.
  • Case Description: Scott, James W. 37 "Col." Fatally stabbed at Workingman's Home 1341 So. State St. by James Bolden "Col." who was arrested and held by Coroner 1/21/13. 2d Pct. 5/8/13 - Joliet - Cooper.

Date of Offense: April 1, 1913

  • Victim Name: Sado, Mohammed
  • DefendantName: Mohammed, Smiley
  • Address: 38th St. & Albany Ave
  • Case Number: 38th St. & Albany Ave
  • Case Description: Sado, Mohammed, 45 yrs. "Turk," Fatally assaulted, shovel, Apr. 1 at 38th St. & Albany Ave. by two unknown Turks - later - Smiley Mohammed and Jandy Hassien wanted. 8 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 22, 1913

  • Victim Name: skrupel, Stephen alias; Selpin
  • DefendantName: Chivajta, Jacob alias Cooba
  • Address: 105th St. & Terrence Ave.
  • Case Number: 105th St. & Terrence Ave.
  • Case Description: Skrupel, Stephen, alias Serpines, 40 yrs. Fatally assaulted June 22 at 105th St. & Terrence Ave. by Jacob Chivajta, alias Cooba, and Bruno Uchman who were arrested and held by Coroner. 7-1-13. 16 Pct. 8/13/13 1 yr. H. of C. & 1 each. McDonald.

Date of Offense: August 15, 1913

  • Victim Name: Shindel, Morris
  • DefendantName: Kruchilsky, Samuel
  • Address: 407 Throop st.
  • Case Number: 407 Throop st.
  • Case Description: Shindel, Morris. 26 yrs. Fatally stabbed in front of 407 Throop St. by Samuel Kruchilsky who was held by Coroner 8/21/13. 28 Pct. 11-18-13 - Acquitted - McDonald.

Date of Offense: September 3, 1913

  • Victim Name: Sing, Chas
  • DefendantName: Alice Davis Sing
  • Address: 3460 Archer Ave.
  • Case Number: 3460 Archer Ave.
  • Case Description: Sing, Chas. "Cink" - Found stabbed to death in his home 3460 Archer Ave. Alice Davis Sing his white wife, held by Coroner 9/18/13. 7 Pct. 12/19/13 - Acquitted - McDonald.

Date of Offense: October 10, 1913

  • Victim Name: Sherlock, John
  • DefendantName: Stygl, John
  • Address: 26th and Central Ave.
  • Case Number: 26th and Central Ave.
  • Case Description: Sherlock, John. 33 yrs. Fatally assaulted at 26th & Central Ave. by John Stygl who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/21/13 - 25 Pct. Nov. 1913 No Bill.

Date of Offense: October 16, 1913

  • Victim Name: Shodike, Annie
  • DefendantName: Zilwish, Leon
  • Address: 612 W. 14th st.
  • Case Number: 612 W. 14th st.
  • Case Description: Shodike, Annie. 30 yrs. Fatally assaulted 612 W. 14 St. by Leon Zilwish who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/24/13 - 21 Pct. Nov. 1913 No bill.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Swanson, John
  • DefendantName: Swanson, John
  • Address: 10239 Ave. N.
  • Case Number: 10239 Ave. N.
  • Case Description: Swanson, John. 68 yrs. Killed in his home 10239 Ave. N. With an Axe by his son Anton Swanson who was held by Coroner 12/15/13. 16 Pct. 3/24/14 Sent. to Chester Insane Asylum - Walker.

Date of Offense: May 12, 1914

  • Victim Name: Salih, Essouf
  • DefendantName: Salata, Louis
  • Address: Chicago Ave. and Morgan st.
  • Case Number: Chicago Ave. and Morgan st.
  • Case Description: Salih, Essouf, 25 years - Stabbed to death at Chicago Ave. and Morgan St., in quarrel - 32nd Prct. 5/27/14 Louis Salata, held by Coroner for murder together with Leo Bielski, Frank Pryczynski, Nagis Urban and Alex Krawezak, as accessories. June 1914 No bills on (5).

Date of Offense: May 16, 1914

  • Victim Name: Sloan, Helen L.
  • DefendantName: Matthai, Kuns
  • Address: 1513 W. Van Buren st.
  • Case Number: 1513 W. Van Buren st.
  • Case Description: Sloan, Helen L. - 56 years - Throat cut in basement of 1513 W. Van Buren St.; for which Kuns Matthai was arrested and on 5/28/14 held by the Coroner. 28th Prct. 10/5/14 Mathai acquitted - Dever.

Date of Offense: June 21, 1914

  • Victim Name: Schwab, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Miller, Joseph
  • Address: 1105 N. Crawford Ave.
  • Case Number: 1105 N. Crawford Ave.
  • Case Description: Schwab, Joseph - 27 yrs. Fatally stabbed 6/21/14 at 1105 No. Crawford Ave. by Joseph Miller who was arrested and on 6/24 held by the Coroner - 30th Pct. 4/10/15 Miller to Joliet Pen. - Dever.

Date of Offense: August 10, 1914

  • Victim Name: Suli, Frank
  • DefendantName: Suto, Alex
  • Address: 95th and Cottage Grove Ave.
  • Case Number: 95th and Cottage Grove Ave.
  • Case Description: Suli, Frank - 28 yrs. - Fatally assaulted with iron tongs in backsmith shop at I.C. R.R. Burnside shop, 95th & Cottage Grove Ave., by Alex Suto, who was arrested and held by the Coroner 8/11/14 - 14th Pct. Aug. 1914 No bill.

Date of Offense: August 22, 1914

  • Victim Name: Schutich, Michael
  • DefendantName: Junkovitch, Peter
  • Address: Kinzie and Crawford Ave.
  • Case Number: Kinzie and Crawford Ave.
  • Case Description: Schutich, Michael - 26 yrs. - Fatally assaulted 8/22/14, in quarrel, under subway at Kinzie & Crawford Ave. 8/27/14 Peter Junkovitch held by the Coroner. 30th Pct. Ges. Gerbach held as accessory in 3000.00 - Fisher. 5/10/15 Junkovitch acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: November 27, 1914

  • Victim Name: Schorle, Herman
  • DefendantName: Fitzgerald, Wm
  • Address: 119th and Peoria
  • Case Number: 119th and Peoria
  • Case Description: Schorle, Herman, 31 yrs. - Assaulted 12:05 A.M. (fists), dying 7:00 P.M., at 119th & Peoria Sts., by Wm. Fitzgerald who was arrested and held by Coroner for involuntary manslaughter. 14 Pct. Dec. 1914 No bill.

Date of Offense: September 4, 1914

  • Victim Name: Smyth, Carrie
  • DefendantName: Leona Jackson, aka Honey Gaine
  • Address: 29th and LaSalle
  • Case Number: 29th and LaSalle
  • Case Description: Smyth, Carrie (col.) - Age 33 - Stabbed several times 9/4/14 (from which she died 2/25/15) at N.W. Cor. 29th & LaSalle Sts., 3/6/15 Leona Jackson, alias Honey Gaines, col., held by the Coroner for murder together with Albert Bailey as accessory. 3rd Pct. Mar. 1915 No Bill on Bailey & Gaines.

Date of Offense: August 31, 1915

  • Victim Name: Steinzoka, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Opalski, Joseph
  • Address: 2651-25th st
  • Case Number: 2651-25th st
  • Case Description: Steinzoka, Joseph - Age 37 - Fatally stabbed 8/31/15 at 2651 - 25th St., by Joseph Opalski who was arrested and on 9/7/15 held by the Coroner. 23 Pct. 4/6/16 Opalski to Pontiac Ref. - Thomson.

Date of Offense: September 24, 1915

  • Victim Name: Schwartz, Isadore
  • DefendantName: Russo, John
  • Address: 1002 Blue Island
  • Case Number: 1002 Blue Island
  • Case Description: Schwartz, Isadore - Age 38 - Died from skull fracture received 9/24 when assaulted in front of 1002 Blue Island Ave., by unknown man - 12/11/15 John Russo held to G.J. in 2000.00 by Judge Fry. 21st Pct. Dec. 1915 No Bill.

Date of Offense: March 25, 1916

  • Victim Name: Sokiloski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Mayfil, Albert
  • Address: 23rd and Paulina
  • Case Number: 23rd and Paulina
  • Case Description: Sokoloski, Joseph - Age 32 - Fatally injured 3/25/16 during quarrel with Albert Mayfil at American Car & Foundry Co., 23rd & Paulina St. 4/13/16 Mayfil ordered held to G.J. when arrested. 23 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 17, 1916

  • Victim Name: Schultz, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Kalps, Adam
  • Address: 819 Madison
  • Case Number: 819 Madison
  • Case Description: Schultz, Joseph - Age 25 - Stabbed to death at Davidson's saloon, 819 Madison St., during a fight with one Adam Kalps who on May 20th was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. June 1916 No Bill.

Date of Offense: February 16, 1916

  • Victim Name: sanders, Henry
  • DefendantName: Duff, Charles
  • Address: #66 W VanBuren
  • Case Number: #66 W VanBuren
  • Case Description: Sanders, Henry - Age 24 - Stabbed to death in the Vestibule Hotel, #66 W. Van Buren St., by one Charles Duff, (watchman for the hotel) who on 2/17/17 was exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Pct.

Date of Offense: April 23, 1917

  • Victim Name: Secord, Richard A
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 302 w 47th st
  • Case Number: 302 w 47th st
  • Case Description: Secord, Richard A. - Age 42 - Fatally injured in saloon at 302 W. 47th St., when assaulted by a number of men, all of whom are unknown. 19th Pct.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Srery, David
  • DefendantName: McDonnell, Joseph
  • Address: 1021 Monroe st
  • Case Number: 1021 Monroe st
  • Case Description: Srery, David - Age 33 - Assaulted with a baseball bat in alley rear of 1021 Monroe St. (barn) by 3 boys who robbed him. On 6/23 Joseph McDonnell was held for the murder with Ges. Brandt and John Killian as accessories. 27th Pct. 10/10/19 - All three stricken off - Kersten.

Date of Offense: August 13, 1917

  • Victim Name: Smith, Charles W.
  • DefendantName: Bevans, Richard
  • Address: 4862 N. Ashland
  • Case Number: 4862 N. Ashland
  • Case Description: Smith, Charles W. - Age 28 (Col.) Stabbed to death at 4862 N. Ashland Ave., in quarrel with one Richard Bevans, who, on Aug. 14th was held by the Coroner. 44th Pct. Sept. 1917 No Bill.

Date of Offense: September 10, 1917

  • Victim Name: Seraky, Frank
  • DefendantName: Dugas, Stanley
  • Address: 45th st. & Marshfield ave.
  • Case Number: 45th st. & Marshfield ave.
  • Case Description: Seraky, Frank - Age 40 - Fatally assaulted at 45th St. & Marshfield Ave. by one Stanley Dugas, who, on 9/18 was held by the Coroner. 20 Pct. Oct. 1917 No Bill.

Date of Offense: May 30, 1918

  • Victim Name: Sisto, Frank
  • DefendantName: Mirrabelli, Jack
  • Address: 728 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 728 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Sisto, Frank - Age 43 - Fatally stabbed in saloon at 728 So. Clark St. during an altercation over a difference which occurred eight years ago. On 6/14/18 Jack Mirrabelli was held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 10/24/18 - Acquitted - Guerin.

Date of Offense: November 11, 1918

  • Victim Name: Slabas, Martin
  • DefendantName: Stein, Joseph
  • Address: 1908 W. 17th
  • Case Number: 1908 W. 17th
  • Case Description: Slabas, Martin - Age 35 - Stabbed to death in rear of 1908 W. 17th St. during altercation with Joseph Stein, who, on 11/15, was held by the Coroner. 18 Pct. 1/17/19 Acquitted - Guerin.

Date of Offense: December 9, 1918

  • Victim Name: Staples, Precilla
  • DefendantName: Staples, William
  • Address: 2502 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 2502 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Staples, Precilla - Age 45 (Col.) Throat cut and at 2502 Wabash Ave. apparently by her husband William, who escaped. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 18, 1918

  • Victim Name: Skvaremina, Steve
  • DefendantName: Abel, William
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Skvaremina, Steve - Age 36 - Died from skull fracture after having been thrown against brick wall by Wm. Abel during a quarrel. On 12/27 Abel was held by the Coroner. 18 Pct. 3/19/19 Acquitted - Windes.

Date of Offense: December 19, 1918

  • Victim Name: Simmons, Charley
  • DefendantName: Taylor, Allen
  • Address: 3207 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 3207 Federal st.
  • Case Description: Simmons, Charley - Age 31 - (Col.) Fatally cut Dec. 19 at 3207 Federal St., during a quarrel with Allen Taylor whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner - 3 Pct. 3/1?/19 Acquitted - Windes.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1918

  • Victim Name: Schraum, William
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 26th & Whipple sts.
  • Case Number: 26th & Whipple sts.
  • Case Description: Schraum, Wm. - Age 23 - Fatally stabbed Dec. 24 at 26th & Whipple Sts. by one of three men who attacked. Assailants unknown. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 21, 1919

  • Victim Name: Schank, alias Dunham, Jeanette
  • DefendantName: Taylor, Matthew
  • Address: Habitue of West Madison st. saloon
  • Case Number: Habitue of West Madison st. saloon
  • Case Description: Schank, alais Dulham, Jeanette - Age 43 - Habitue of West Madison St. saloons, killed by being beaten and strangled in toilet room of saloon, 2101 W. Madison St. by Mathew Taylor, who was held by the Coroner on 5/26. 22 Pct. 10/10/19 - Acquitted - Sabath.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1919

  • Victim Name: Stone, August N.
  • DefendantName: Turner
  • Address: 518 N. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 518 N. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Stone, August N. - Age 50 - Fatally assaulted 6/10/19 in front of 518 N. Clark St., by several sailors, who escaped. Coroner recommended arrest for one "Turner." 28 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 6, 1919

  • Victim Name: Smith, Jerry
  • DefendantName: Nickelson, Rosie
  • Address: Morris & Co. Hoghouse stockyards
  • Case Number: Morris & Co. Hoghouse stockyards
  • Case Description: Smith, Jerry - Age 26 - Colored - Stabbed to death on 4th floor Morris & Co. hoghouse stock yards, by Rosie Nickelson, who on 12/9/19 was exonerated by the Coroner as having done so in self-defense. 13 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 27, 1920

  • Victim Name: Schofield, Harry
  • DefendantName: Burns, John
  • Address: 3232 Warren ave
  • Case Number: 3232 Warren ave
  • Case Description: Schofield, Harry - Age 30 - Stabbed to death at 3232 Warren Ave. by one John Burns, during a quarrel. Burns was arrested and on 3/29/20 held by the Coroner. 22 Pct. 3/19/27 - to Joliet Pen. - Gridley. 12/30/27 Reversed by Supreme Court - Scanlon. 9/26/27 - Reinstated - Brothers. 10/19/27 - s/o - Brothers.

Date of Offense: September 18, 1920

  • Victim Name: Slavin, Buck (Buck)
  • DefendantName: Cohan, May
  • Address: 34121 Grand Blvd
  • Case Number: 34121 Grand Blvd
  • Case Description: Slavin, Buck - Age 33 - Choked to death in apartment 3 4121 Grand Blvd., by one Max Cohen, during an altercation due to rivalry over a woman. On 9/20/20 Cohen was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 4 Pct. On 9/30/20 message for arrest of Cohen sent out by Det. Bureau 10/20/20 Max Cohen was arrested - 12/17/20 Disch. - Richardson.

Date of Offense: September 18, 1920

  • Victim Name: Slavin, Buck
  • DefendantName: Lawrence, Jean
  • Address: 3 4121 Grand
  • Case Number: 3 4121 Grand
  • Case Description: dd Buck Slavin case - 10/22/20 Jean Lawrence and Arthur Childress arrested on warrants. 10/28/20 Childress discharged - Richardson. 11/29/20 Jean Lawrence discharged - Richardson.

Date of Offense: December 4, 1920

  • Victim Name: Shannan, William R.
  • DefendantName: Buerke, George
  • Address: 418 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 418 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Shannon, Wm. R. - Age 49 - Fatally assaulted in doorway of 418 So. Clark St., by one George Buerke and Les. F. Maloney, during a quarrel over a bottle of whiskey. On 12/6/20 both were held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 2 Pct. 3/1/21 both acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: June 22, 1911

  • Victim Name: Terry U S
  • DefendantName: Barnett, William
  • Address: 3149 Wabash av
  • Case Number: 3149 Wabash av
  • Case Description: Terry, U.S. - col'd. 35 yrs. - Stabbed to death at 3149 Wabash Ave. by William Barnett, col'd., who escaped. 5 Pct. Arrested July 7 and held by Coroner July 12. No bill by July Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: August 6, 1911

  • Victim Name: Tuhocek, Ges
  • DefendantName: Byczyowki, Thomas
  • Address: California av and Marshall
  • Case Number: California av and Marshall
  • Case Description: Tuhocek, Ges. 16 yrs. Fatally assaulted (Died 8/7/11) at California Ave. and Marshall Blvd. by Peter Gueske who was arrested and on 8/8/11 held by the Coroner. 23 Pct. Thos. Byczyowki held by Coroner 8/8/11 to Juv. Court. Sept. 1911 - No bill by G.J. in both cases.

Date of Offense: September 19, 1911

  • Victim Name: Tierney, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Rideout, Grant
  • Address: 4533 Evanston
  • Case Number: 4533 Evanston
  • Case Description: Tierney, Thomas - 36 ys. - Stabbed to death at 4533 Evanston Av. by Grant Rideout (col.) who was arrested. 42 Pct. 9/20/11 held by Coroner. 2/24/12 - 14 yrs. Joliet - Sullivan.

Date of Offense: January 11, 1913

  • Victim Name: Thomas, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Pruitt, Anthony
  • Address: 866 Orleans st.
  • Case Number: 866 Orleans st.
  • Case Description: Thomas, Andrew - 35 yrs. - Col. - Fatally assaulted 866 Orleans St. by Anthony Pruitt, Col., who was arrested and held by Coroner 1-16-13 - 38 Pct. Feb. 1913 - No bill by G.J.

Date of Offense: May 30, 1913

  • Victim Name: Taylor, Benjamin B.
  • DefendantName: Grayson, Jennie
  • Address: 3206 Wabash
  • Case Number: 3206 Wabash
  • Case Description: Taylor, Benjamin B. "Col." - 27 yrs. Fatally stabbed May 30 at 3206 Wabash Ave. by Jennie Grayson who was held by Coroner 6/2/13. 5 Pct. 11-15-13 - Joliet - Brentano.

Date of Offense: April 27, 1915

  • Victim Name: Train, Leon
  • DefendantName: Epps, Wm.
  • Address: 12th & State st.
  • Case Number: 12th & State st.
  • Case Description: Train, Leon - Age 23 - Col. - Fatally stabbed at State & 12th Sts., during a quarrel 5/5/15 Paul Williams, Wm. Gary, Herbert Mullen, Rozelle Short and Fred Williams (all colored) held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 7/30/15 all 5 Stricken off - Turney. 8/17/15 Wm. Epps (col.) arrested in Detroit, Mich. & brought back 8/18/15 held without bail by Judge Prindiville. 12/4/15 to Pontiac Ref. on Manslaughter - Turney.

Date of Offense: July 22, 1916

  • Victim Name: Torrnidi, Dominick
  • DefendantName: Lallie, Mike
  • Address: 719 Boston Av.
  • Case Number: 719 Boston Av.
  • Case Description: Torrnidi, Dominick - Age 40 - Died from skull fracture due to being struck with a brick in front of 719 Boston Ave., brick thrown by Mike Lallie, juvenile, who was held by the Coroner on 7/27 - 27th Pct. Aug. 1916 No Bill on Lallie.

Date of Offense: December 13, 1916

  • Victim Name: Torris, Albert
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3218 Federal
  • Case Number: 3218 Federal
  • Case Description: Torris, Albert - Age 25 - Found stabbed to death in front of 3218 Federal St., by unknown person or persons. 5th Pct.

Date of Offense: February 16, 1917

  • Victim Name: Tomchek, Edward
  • DefendantName: Seff, Henry
  • Address: 1861 Milwaukee
  • Case Number: 1861 Milwaukee
  • Case Description: Tomchek, Edward - Age 24 - Fatally stabbed 2/16/17 in shirt shop at 1861 Milwaukee Ave., by Henry Seff who on 3/1/17 was held by the Coroner. 34th Pct. 6/4/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Barrett. 12/30/20 - Affirmed by Supreme Court - McDonald.

Date of Offense: November 23, 1918

  • Victim Name: Thompson, Ges.
  • DefendantName: Johnican, Lampton
  • Address: 3200 S. State
  • Case Number: 3200 S. State
  • Case Description: Thompson, Ges. Age 30 - (Col.) Stabbed to death in saloon at 3200 So. State St. during altercation with Lampton Johnican, who, on 11/25 was held by the Coroner. 3rd Pct. 5/10/19 - to Joliet Pen. - Brentano.

Date of Offense: November 12, 1918

  • Victim Name: Tate, Hartford
  • DefendantName: Cooper, Lathan
  • Address: Swift & Co.
  • Case Number: Swift & Co.
  • Case Description: Tate, Hartford - Fatally assaulted with a club 11/22 at Swift & Co. office during argument with Latham Cooper, who, on 12/3 was held by Coroner. 13 Pct. 3/6/19 - Acquitted - Crowe.

Date of Offense: June 16, 1913

  • Victim Name: unknown male
  • DefendantName: Ceh, Peter
  • Address: 43 Leavitt st.
  • Case Number: 43 Leavitt st.
  • Case Description: Unknown Man about 40 yrs. Fatally assaulted 43 Leavitt St. Pan Handle tracks by Peter Ceh who was exonerated by Coroner. 20 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 7, 1914

  • Victim Name: unknown man
  • DefendantName: Williams, William Big Boy
  • Address: 13th and State sts.
  • Case Number: 13th and State sts.
  • Case Description: Unknown Man about 35 yrs. Fatally assaulted rear of saloon No. East Corner 13th & State Sts. by the porter Wm. Williams, alias "Big Boy," "Col.," who was held by the Coroner 1/29/14. 2d Pct. 6/29/14 Williams acquitted by Judge Walker.

Date of Offense: July 17, 1916

  • Victim Name: Ulrey, William
  • DefendantName: Moga, Nick
  • Address: Sheridan Road and Foster Ave.
  • Case Number: Sheridan Road and Foster Ave.
  • Case Description: Ulrey, William - Age 14 - Died from tetanus as result of being cut with a pair of grass shears, on 7/17, thrown at him by Nick Moga, gardener at Saddle & Cycle Club, Sheridan Road & Foster Ave. 7/24 Moga held by the Coroner. 44 Pct. 10/18/18 Stricken off - Kersten. 2/7/19 Moga suicided. 2/14/19 Cause abated.

Date of Offense: May 27, 1917

  • Victim Name: unknown man
  • DefendantName: Doyle, James (Conductor)
  • Address: Roscoe & Western
  • Case Number: Roscoe & Western
  • Case Description: Unknown man - Age 25 - (Col.) - Fatally assaulted 5/27 with a switch-iron at Roscoe & Western Ave., by Conductor James Doyle whom he threatened with a knife. 5/31 Doyle was exonerated by the Coroner. 43 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 27, 1914

  • Victim Name: Vinecki, Frank
  • DefendantName: Grabowski, Leo; Bonkowski, Jos
  • Address: 8400 Mackinaw Ave
  • Case Number: 8400 Mackinaw Ave
  • Case Description: Vinecki, Frank - 34 years - Fatally assaulted in front of 8400 Mackinaw Ave. 5th Pct. - 5/13/14 Leo Grabowski held by the Coroner for murder together with Joseph Bonkowski as accessory after the fact. 9/30/14 Grabowski to Pontiac Reformatory - Dever. 10/9/14 Bonkowski D.W. P. - Dever.

Date of Offense: November 25, 1916

  • Victim Name: Vanetine, Frank
  • DefendantName: Blazawaz, Joseph
  • Address: 39th Place & Kedzie ave.
  • Case Number: 39th Place & Kedzie ave.
  • Case Description: Vanetine, Frank - Age 20 - Fatally stabbed at S.E. Corner of 39th Place and Kedzie Ave., during a quarrel - 11/27/16 Joseph Blazawaz held by the Coroner. 8th Pct. 3/16/17 Blazawaz acquitted - Crowe.

Date of Offense: August 20, 1917

  • Victim Name: Vitrano, Frank
  • DefendantName: Cocchione, John
  • Address: 1000 W. Polk st.
  • Case Number: 1000 W. Polk st.
  • Case Description: Vitrano, Frank - Age 22 - Fatally stabbed in front of 1000 W. Polk St., by John Cocchione, who, on 8/22 was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 5/29/18 - 15 years Joliet Pen. - Sabath.

Date of Offense: April 24, 1911

  • Victim Name: Winnoccki, Jacob
  • DefendantName: Hocek, Anton (escaped)
  • Address: 5145 Lincoln ave.
  • Case Number: 5145 Lincoln ave.
  • Case Description: Winnoccki, Jacob. 24 yrs. Fatally stabbed 5145 Lincoln Ave. by Anton Hocek who escaped. 44 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 14, 1912

  • Victim Name: Wysowatz, Sigmund
  • DefendantName: Kolemaza, Joseph
  • Address: 2422 Austin ave.
  • Case Number: 2422 Austin ave.
  • Case Description: Wysowatz, Sigmund - 30 yrs. - kicked to death 2422 Austin Ave., by Joseph Kolemaza, who was arrested and held by Coroner 4/4/12. 32 Pct. 10-2-12 - Acquitted - Burke.

Date of Offense: September 30, 1912

  • Victim Name: Weathers, David
  • DefendantName: Cooper, Michael
  • Address: 545 W. Madison st.
  • Case Number: 545 W. Madison st.
  • Case Description: Weathers, David - 42 years - Fatally stabbed in front of 545 W. Madison St. by Michael Cooper who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/8/12 - 27 Pct. 1-17-13 Acquitted by Kersten.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1912

  • Victim Name: Walsh, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Seals, Chas.
  • Address: Chestnut & Orleans sts.
  • Case Number: Chestnut & Orleans sts.
  • Case Description: Walsh, Joseph, 24 yrs. - Fatally stabbed 12/25 Chestnut & Orleans Sts. by Chas. Seals "Col." who was arrested and held by Coroner. 1/9/13 - 38 Pct. 7/1/13 - Joliet - Burke.

Date of Offense: February 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Ward, Milton
  • DefendantName: Jones, Tillie
  • Address: 2706 Dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 2706 Dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Ward, Milton, "Col," 33 yrs. - Stabbed to death 2706 Dearborn St. by Tillie Jones "Col." who was arrested & held by Coroner 2/21/13 - Edw. Ward, "Col." held as accessory. 4 Pct. 11/29 - Tillie Jones sent to Joliet - McDonald.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1913

  • Victim Name: Walsh, John
  • DefendantName: Jefferson, Frank
  • Address: 109 Park Row
  • Case Number: 109 Park Row
  • Case Description: Walsh, John. 48 yrs. Fatally assaulted 6/28 ice pick in his saloon 109 Park Row by unknown colored man (Supposed). 2d Pct. See bulletin 6/28/13 - Frank Jefferson "Col." wanted.

Date of Offense: July 2, 1913

  • Victim Name: Woodruff, Mrs. Flossie
  • DefendantName: Naum, Pano
  • Address: 736 W. Madison st.
  • Case Number: 736 W. Madison st.
  • Case Description: Woodruff, Mrs. Flossie, 43 yrs. - Found murdered, throat cut, in raer of 736 W. Madison St. Pano Naum arrested and held by Coroner 7/25/13. 27 Pct. Acquitted 12/22/13 - Kersten.

Date of Offense: June 25, 1914

  • Victim Name: Wesollowski, Carl
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3339 Mospratt st.
  • Case Number: 3339 Mospratt st.
  • Case Description: Wesollowski, Carl - 64 yrs. - Supposed to have died from assault by wife & a boarder, at 3339 Mospratt St., Coroner returns open verdict but recommends further investigation. - 6th Pct.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1915

  • Victim Name: Wenzloff, Mrs. Theresa
  • DefendantName: Sandra, Jacob
  • Address: 920 W. 20th st.
  • Case Number: 920 W. 20th st.
  • Case Description: Wenzloff - Mrs. Theresa - Age 38 - Fatally stabbed at 920 W. 20th St., during quarrel with Jacob Sandra who on 3/30 was held to G.J. by Coroner. 7th Pct. 7/10/16 Saundra acquitted. - Barrett.

Date of Offense: August 8, 1914

  • Victim Name: Wajdula, John alias Peter
  • DefendantName: Insttors, John
  • Address: Carroll & Hoyne aves.
  • Case Number: Carroll & Hoyne aves.
  • Case Description: Wajdula, John, alias Peter - 40 yrs. - Died of injuries received in fight Aug. 8th at Wolf Mfg. Co., Carroll & Hoyne Aves., with one John Insttors, who was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Pct. 11/6/14 Insttors re-arrested on warrant and held in bonds of 3000.00 by Judge Newcomer for manslaughter.

Date of Offense: November 24, 1914

  • Victim Name: Ward, Sam
  • DefendantName: Jones, Austin
  • Address: 3700 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 3700 Federal st.
  • Case Description: Ward, Sam (col.) - Age 48 - Stabbed to death at 3700 Federal St., by Austin Jones, col., who was arrested and on 12/10 held by the Coroner. 5th Pct. 4/28/15 - Jones Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: April 10, 1914

  • Victim Name: Weidner, Edward
  • DefendantName: Corrigan, Phillip
  • Address: 43rd & Elizabeth sts.
  • Case Number: 43rd & Elizabeth sts.
  • Case Description: Weidner, Edward - Age 21 - Throat cut; at Armour & Co., 43rd & Elizabeth Sts., by Phillip Corrigan, 15 yrs. old, who was, on 14/13/15 held to Juvenile Court by the Coroner. 19th Pct.

Date of Offense: May 7, 1915

  • Victim Name: White, John
  • DefendantName: Lucas, Lulu
  • Address: 5548 Lake Park ave.
  • Case Number: 5548 Lake Park ave.
  • Case Description: White, John (col.) - Age 24 - Killed with hatchet, at 5548 Lake Park Ave., 3rd flat, by Lulu Lucas, col., who was arrested and on 5/7/15 held by the Coroner. 10th Pct. 9/9/15 14 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Burke.

Date of Offense: May 5, 1915

  • Victim Name: Ward, Edward
  • DefendantName: Ellsworth, Harry
  • Address: 2458 State st.
  • Case Number: 2458 State st.
  • Case Description: Ward, Edward - Age 27 - Col. - Fatally stabbed several times, at 2458 State St. by his white brother-in-law Harry Ellsworth, who was on 5/13/15 held by the coroner. 4 Pct. 12/28/15 Acquitted - Turney.

Date of Offense: June 26, 1915

  • Victim Name: Winarski, John
  • DefendantName: Kumiczo, Kasimer
  • Address: 4630 S. Paulina st.
  • Case Number: 4630 S. Paulina st.
  • Case Description: Winarski, John - Age 25 - Stabbed to death in front of 4630 So. Paulina St., by Kasimer Kumiczo who was arrested and on 6/28/15 held by the Coroner. 20th Pct. 10/20/15 Acquitted - Thomson.

Date of Offense: May 11, 1916

  • Victim Name: West, Thomas
  • DefendantName: O'Brien WM
  • Address: 42nd & Union Ave
  • Case Number: 42nd & Union Ave
  • Case Description: West, Thomas - Age 17 - Assaulted with baseball bat 5/11/16 in vicinity of 42nd & Union Ave, in quarrel with Wm. O'Brien who on 5/19/16 was held by the Coroner. 19 Pct. 6/28/18 to Joliet Pen. - Sabath.

Date of Offense: September 10, 1916

  • Victim Name: Williams, David
  • DefendantName: Walters, Daniel (Benjamin)
  • Address: 2916 Dearborn St
  • Case Number: 2916 Dearborn St
  • Case Description: Williams, David - Age 36 - (Col.) - Fatally stabbed 9/10/16 in front of 2916 Dearborn St., by Daniel (Benjamin) Waters, who on 9/15/16 was held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. 12/12/16 Acquitted - Pam.

Date of Offense: October 7, 1916

  • Victim Name: Webster, Sam
  • DefendantName: Jones, Ges.
  • Address: 6345 University Ave
  • Case Number: 6345 University Ave
  • Case Description: Webster, Sam - Age 45 (col.) - Stabbed to death at Hayes Hotel, 6345 University Ave., during quarrel over card game, by Ges. Jones, col., who on Oct. 9th was held by the Coroner. 12th Pct. 3/30/17 to Joliet Pen. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: October 22, 1916

  • Victim Name: Walters, Edward alias Waterhou
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 410 N Clark St.
  • Case Number: 410 N Clark St.
  • Case Description: Walters, Edward, alias Waterhouse - Age 48 - Fatally assaulted in front of 410 N. Clark St., during a fight with unknown persons who escaped. 38 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 16, 1917

  • Victim Name: Waszlizyn, John
  • DefendantName: Leskin, Elig
  • Address: 1947 W. Ohio st.
  • Case Number: 1947 W. Ohio st.
  • Case Description: Waszlizyin, John - Age 26 - Fatally injured 6/16 at 1947 W. Ohio St. during a fight with 3 men, one of whom struck him with a beer bottle. On 6/22 Elig Leskin was held by the Coroner. 32nd Pct. 10/26/17 Acquitted - Sullivan.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Washington, Ernest
  • DefendantName: Willis, Frank
  • Address: 38th st. & Princeton ave.
  • Case Number: 38th st. & Princeton ave.
  • Case Description: Washington, Ernest - Age ? (Col) Found in prairie at 38th St. & Princeton Ave., stabbed to death. On 7/6 Frank Willis was held by the Coroner for murder and Joseph LaFord as accessory after the fact. 15 Pct. 12/4/18 to Joliet Pen. - Willis - Crowe. 12/4/18 LaFord Stricken Off - Crowe.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Wideikas, Vladislav alias Vaca
  • DefendantName: Duray, Steve
  • Address: 1464 S. Peoria st.
  • Case Number: 1464 S. Peoria st.
  • Case Description: Wideikas, Vladislav, alias Vaca - Age 10 - Found dead in vacant cottage at 1464 So. Peoria St. Had been missing since 12/17/18 at which time he was sent by his mother to pay a gas bill. It was thought he had frozen to death but was found to have a skull fracture. On 2/5 Steve Duray, Joe Hasl and Joe Bavlok all age 10 confessed to having struck deceased with beer bottle and all were held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 3/1/19 - Nolled in C.C. & turned over to Juv. Court - Kavanaugh.

Date of Offense: May 25, 1919

  • Victim Name: Wojanczyk, Tony
  • DefendantName: Smith, John alias Stanislaus Z
  • Address: 1655 W. 14th st.
  • Case Number: 1655 W. 14th st.
  • Case Description: Wojanczyk, Tony - Age 44 - Fatally assaulted with a club at 1655 W. 14th St. by John Smith, alias Stanislaus Zalefsko, who caught him in act of having intercourse with his wife. Zalefsko was exonerated by the Coroner on 6/5. 18th Pct. 6/20/19 - Zalefsko held to G.J. in $15,000.00 by Judge Haas. July 1919 No Bill.

Date of Offense: November 6, 1919

  • Victim Name: Williams, Ceborn
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2976 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 2976 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Williams, Ceborn - Age 23 - Col. - Fatally stabbed in resaurant at 2976 So. State St. during a quarrel with an unknown colored man who escaped. On 11/11/19 Coroner recommended arrest and holdover of one Cuta. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 16, 1920

  • Victim Name: Weinstein, Ike
  • DefendantName: Tikts, Mike aliases Ticko & Ma
  • Address: 1133 Frank st.
  • Case Number: 1133 Frank st.
  • Case Description: Weinstein, Ike - Age 45 - Fatally assaulted with a bottle in his saloon at 1133 Frank St., on 1/16/20. Mike Tikts, alias Ticko, alias Maneko, is wanted. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 23, 1920

  • Victim Name: Wright, Theodore
  • DefendantName: Saunders, Lillie Dell
  • Address: 3519 Vernon
  • Case Number: 3519 Vernon
  • Case Description: Wright, Theodore - Age 22 - Colored - Fatally stabbed 3/23/20 at 3519 Vernon Ave., by one Lillie Dell Saunders who was held by the Coroner for manslaughter on March 26, 1920. 3rd Precinct. 7/12/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Scanlon.

Date of Offense: April 6, 1920

  • Victim Name: Walsh, Travis
  • DefendantName: Manne, Joseph
  • Address: Clark & Washington sts.
  • Case Number: Clark & Washington sts.
  • Case Description: Walsh, Travis - Age 29 - Fataly assaulted (with fists) in Clark St., about 50 ft. north of Washington St., by Joseph Manne after he had addressed insulting remarks to the latter who was accompanied by a lady. On 4/7/20 Manne was exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Pct.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1920

  • Victim Name: Williams, Ben
  • DefendantName: Wilson, Laurence
  • Address: Taylor st.
  • Case Number: Taylor st.
  • Case Description: Williams, Ben - Age 29 - Colored - Stabbed to death in Taylor St. freight house of Am. Rys. Exp. Co., by one Laurence Wilson, who was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 16, 1913

  • Victim Name: Yanker, Frank
  • DefendantName: Sadys, Stanley
  • Address: 1017 Crosby st.
  • Case Number: 1017 Crosby st.
  • Case Description: Yanker, Frank - 40 yrs. - Fatally injured in drunken brawl by Stanley Sadys at 1017 Crosby St. Sadys held by Coroner for Murder 3/17/13 - 39 Pct. 12-8-13 - Joliet - Kersten.

Date of Offense: January 18, 1917

  • Victim Name: Yashinski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Eskridge, Gus
  • Address: 39th & Packers ave.
  • Case Number: 39th & Packers ave.
  • Case Description: Yashinski, Joseph - Age 38 - Fatally assaulted Jan. 18th at 39th & Packers Ave., in fight with Gus. Eskridge (col.) who escaped. 19th Pct. On 6/15/17 Eskridge was held to Lindstrom on 6/12/17 in 16th Pct.

Date of Offense: September 28, 1918

  • Victim Name: Zeichinski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Schultz, Frank
  • Address: 18?? 17th st.
  • Case Number: 18?? 17th st.
  • Case Description: Zeichinski, Joseph - Age 35 - Fatally assaulted Sept. 28 in front of 18?? 17th St. On 10/3 Otto Souhrads, Frank Schultz, and Joseph Krystyneik were held by the Cornoer. 18 Pct. 5/18/20 Schultz and Krystyneik acquitted - ?????.

Date of Offense: June 21, 1925

  • Victim Name: Blumfield, Mary
  • DefendantName: Hawthorne, Joseph
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Blumfield, Mary - Age 6 - Colored - Fatally shot at 1:30 A.M., by Joseph Hawthorne, who fired at his sweetheart during an altercation and struck the child who was sleeping in a bed. Hawthorne escaped and his arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 7/2/25. 6 Dist. 11/1/28 - Joseph Hawthorne arrested and indicted by Nov. 1928 G.J. 2/9/29 - 20 years Joliet Pen. - Kavanaugh.

Date of Offense: February 23, 1927

  • Victim Name: Braxton, Wiley D.
  • DefendantName: Charley, Mitchell
  • Address: 31 St. and Prarie Ave
  • Case Number: 31 St. and Prarie Ave
  • Case Description: Braxton, Wiley D. - Age 20 - Colored - Fatally stabbed 12:20 P.M. 2/23/27, at 31 St. and Prairie Ave., during a brawl by Charley Mitchell, who was booked 2/24/27 for manslaughter. On 3/1/27 he was held by the Coroner on the same charge. 2 Dist. 1/5/28 - Acquitted - Miller.

Date of Offense: June 6, 1927

  • Victim Name: Boyungis, Dan
  • DefendantName: Nick Marvis
  • Address: 915 Hope ST.
  • Case Number: 915 Hope ST.
  • Case Description: Boyuningis, Dan - Age 40 - Death due to skull fracture sustained at 1:35 AM, 6/6/27, during a fight in a flat at 915 Hope St. On 6/9/27 Nick Marvis and Tom Munos were booked for manslaughter and on the same day held by the Coroner on that charge. Arrest of Chris Skizis was also recommended. 16th Dist. June 1927 No Bills on Morris & Munos.

Date of Offense: August 8, 1927

  • Victim Name: Bermingham, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Patrick Mc Guinn
  • Address: 6528 Laflin St.
  • Case Number: 6528 Laflin St.
  • Case Description: Bermingham, Thomas - Age 25 - Death due to a skull fracture received about 1 PM., 8/8/27, at his home (?) 6528 Laflin St. On 8/8/27 Patrick McGuinn and Thomas McNamara were booked for manslaughter. On 9/20/27 McGuinn was held by the Coroner on that charge and McNamara exonerated. On 9/25/27 McNamara's case was nolle prossed by Judge Curran. 11 Dist. Oct. 1927 No Bill - McGuinn.

Date of Offense: September 24, 1927

  • Victim Name: Brady, James D.
  • DefendantName: Ellen Chisholm
  • Address: 344 Wisconsin St.
  • Case Number: 344 Wisconsin St.
  • Case Description: Brady, James D. - Age 55 - Died from an intercranial hemorrhage sustained at about 1 PM, 9/24/27, at 344 Wisconsin St., when he knocked down several times by Mrs. Ellen Chisholm whom he attempted to attack while intoxicated. On 9/28/27 Mrs. Chisholm was exonerated by the Coroner. 29 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 12, 1925

  • Victim Name: Cole, Ernest
  • DefendantName: Jenkins, Otis
  • Address: 35th St. and Rhodes Ave.
  • Case Number: 35th St. and Rhodes Ave.
  • Case Description: Cole, Ernest - Age 16- Colored - Stabbed to death at 3:30 PM, at 35th St. and Rhodes Ave., by another juvenile, Otis Jenkins (Age 12) during a quarrel. On 6/13/25 Jenkins was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: March 7, 1927

  • Victim Name: Crawford, James
  • DefendantName: Fitzpatrick, Alois
  • Address: 1333 W Hastings
  • Case Number: 1333 W Hastings
  • Case Description: Crawford, James - Age 40 - Colored - Died from a skull fracture received 12:15 AM, 3/7/27, in front of 1333 W. Hastings St., during a fight with Alois Fitzpatrick who struck, knocked him down and kicked him. ON 3/19/27 Fitzpatrick was held by the coroner. 16 Dist. 5/24/27 to Joliet Pen. - J. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: April 13, 1925

  • Victim Name: Davis, Allen
  • DefendantName: Mason, Arthur
  • Address: 8959 Greenbay
  • Case Number: 8959 Greenbay
  • Case Description: Davis, Allen - Age 30 - Colored - Died from gunshot wounds received at 2:00 PM 4/13/25, in the rear of a restaurant at 8959 Greenbay Ave., during an altercation. On 4/22/25 Arthur Mason and George Snow were held by the Coroner. 7 Dist. 2/12/26 - Both acquitted - McGoorty.

Date of Offense: November 3, 1925

  • Victim Name: dorman, Al
  • DefendantName: Fitzgerald, William
  • Address: 19 N Ann
  • Case Number: 19 N Ann
  • Case Description: Dorman, Al - Age 45 - Died from cerebral concussion sustained 11/3/25 when he "fell" (verdict) over a banister to the basement at 19 N. Ann St. 11/18/25 Wm Fitzgerald wanted for manslaughter. 19th Dist.

Date of Offense: July 31, 1926

  • Victim Name: Duffy, Montreville
  • DefendantName: Main, George C
  • Address: Racine av and Altgeld
  • Case Number: Racine av and Altgeld
  • Case Description: Duffy, Montreville - Age 58 - Died from a skull fracture received 11:12 AM, at Racine Ave. and Altgeld St. during a fight with George C. Main when the latter assaulted him, knocking him down. On 8/2/26 the Coroner declared it a case of self-defense and exonerated Main. 30 Dist.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: handy, alberta
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Handy, Alberta - Age 38 - Colored - Died at home, 362 E. 29th St., from an abortion performed with instruments by some unknown person or persons. 2nd Dist.

Date of Offense: November 15, 1926

  • Victim Name: Hammerschmidt, Jacob
  • DefendantName: Lou, Gustav
  • Address: 6617 S. Lincoln St
  • Case Number: 6617 S. Lincoln St
  • Case Description: Hammerschmidt, Jacob - Age 56 - Died from internal injuries received 11/14/26 at 5:30 PM, while struggling with one Gustav Low, who ejected deceased from his home, 6617 So. Lincoln St., when they quarreled over religion. On 11/5/26 Low was exonerated by the Coroner 11/12/26, the verdict being "due to accidental fall." On 11/24/26, however, Low was held to the G.J. in $5000.00 by Judge Holmes. 11A Dist. 5/26/27 - Low Acquitted - P. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: August 19, 1927

  • Victim Name: Harris, Wm., L.
  • DefendantName: Leo, Rosie
  • Address: 2977 LaSalle St.
  • Case Number: 2977 LaSalle St.
  • Case Description: Harris, Wm. L. - Age 45 - Colored- Fatally cut at 7:15 AM, 8/19/27 in his home, 2977 LaSalle St., during a quarrel with his common-law wife, Rosie Lee, who was held by the Coroner for manslaughter on 8/22/27. 2 Dist. 11/9/27 - Acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: April 29, 1925

  • Victim Name: Izzi, Christina
  • DefendantName: Izzi, Sisto
  • Address: 118 S May
  • Case Number: 118 S May
  • Case Description: Izzi, Christina - Age 37 - Died from burns received at 10:30 PM, 4/29/25 at home 1118 So. May St., when her husband, Sisto Izzi, threw boiling water at her while they quarreled. On 6/3/25 Izzi was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 16 Dist. 2/11/26 - Acquitted - Steffen.

Date of Offense: November 9, 1925

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Francis
  • DefendantName: Jordan, Calvin
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Johnson, Francis - Age 33 - Colored - Verdict: "Death from spontaneous combustion of aortic anurism." Record shows she was assaulted with a screw driver and kicked in the breast by Calvin Jordan on 11/9/25. Tel. Mess. 46269 on Jordan. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: February 28, 1926

  • Victim Name: Junious, Perrly
  • DefendantName: Wesley, Frank
  • Address: 1406 W 14th
  • Case Number: 1406 W 14th
  • Case Description: Junious, Pearly - Age 28 - Colored - Died from a stab wound received on 2/28/26 in front of 1406 W. 14th St. during a quarrel with Frank Wesley, colored. On 4/15/26, the Coroner recommended Wesley's arrest on the charge of Manslaughter. 16th Dist.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Jarrett, Jeanette
  • DefendantName: Dr. Roy Shell
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Jarrett, Jeanette - Age 28 - Colored- Death due to criminal abortion performed by Dr. Roy Shell, colored, who on 10/29/26, was held by the Coroner. 3rd Dist. Nov. 1926 No Bill.

Date of Offense: April 9, 1927

  • Victim Name: Jackson, Howard
  • DefendantName: Carpenter, John
  • Address: 3844 S Dearborn
  • Case Number: 3844 S Dearborn
  • Case Description: Jackson, Howard - Age 46 - Colored - Struck in the face with a brick hurled by John Carpenter in front of 3844 So. Dearborn St., and instantly killed. Shortly prior Jackson has struck Carpenter in the face with his fist, following which the latter sought his out to get even. Carpenter escaped. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: May 26, 1927

  • Victim Name: Jung, Walter
  • DefendantName: Moore, Patrick
  • Address: 6438 Paulina
  • Case Number: 6438 Paulina
  • Case Description: Jung, Walter - Age 25 - Died from a skull fracture received 11:20 PM, 5/26/27 in front of 6438 Paulina St. when he was assaulted and knocked down during an argument by Patrick Moore. On 6/30/27 Moore was held by the Coroner for involuntary manslaughter. 11A Dist. 10/27/27- Acquitted - Kerner.

Date of Offense: August 3, 1927

  • Victim Name: Jones, John
  • DefendantName: Jones, Minnie
  • Address: 4922 Forrestville
  • Case Number: 4922 Forrestville
  • Case Description: Jones, John - Age 32 - Colored- Died from a head injury received 10:38 PM, 8/3/27, at home, 4922 Forrestville Ave., when he was assaulted with a beer bottle by his wife, Minnie Jones. On 8/25 the Coroner pronounced it a justifiable homicide. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1927

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Lillie May
  • DefendantName: Ford, Estella
  • Address: 1164 Townsend
  • Case Number: 1164 Townsend
  • Case Description: Johnson, Lillie May - Age 20 - Colored - Bled to death from stab wound in te left leg received about 7:15 PM, 12/25/27, at 1164 Townsend St., during a quarrel with Estella Ford, age 16, who, on 12/29/27, was held by the Coroner with Irene Ford, age 14, as accessory. 28 Dist. Jan. 1928 No Bill on Irene. 5/4/28 - Estella - s/o - Brothers.

Date of Offense: January 12, 1925

  • Victim Name: Kajdzik, Katherine
  • DefendantName: Kajdzik, Mike
  • Address: 2462 Clybourn av
  • Case Number: 2462 Clybourn av
  • Case Description: Kajdzik, Katherine - Age 31 - Died from injuries received on or about 1/12/25 at home, 2462 Clybourn Ave., at the hands of her husband, Mike Kajdzik, when they quarreled. On 1/28/25 Mike was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 30 Dist. 4/5/26 - B-F - Caylor. 5/26/26 - s/o - Gemmill.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Kick, Anna
  • DefendantName: midwife
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kick, Anna - Age 29 - Died at the Washington Park Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by an unknown midwife, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 13 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1926

  • Victim Name: Kelly, Walter
  • DefendantName: Hunt, Leo C.
  • Address: Irving and Monroe sts.
  • Case Number: Irving and Monroe sts.
  • Case Description: Kelly, Walter - Age 45 - Died from a skull fracture received 9PM, 3/18/26 at Irving and Monroe Sts., during an altercation over an auto accident, by Leo C. Hunt. On 3/23/26 Hunt was held by the Coroner for Mansl. 20 Dist. March 1926 No Bill.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Kurzawa, Antonia
  • DefendantName: Kurzawa, Theodore
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kurzawa, Antonia - Age 63 - Died from chronic myocharditis and nephritis, aggravated by external violence and result of being struck and knocked down by her son, Theodore Kurzawa, whose arrest was recommended by the coroner 9/14/26, for manslaughter. Both were drunk. 22 Dist. 10/6/26 Kurzawa arrested - 10/7/26 held to GJ in $10,000.00 Judge Hanlin. 2/14/27 Nolle Prossed - P. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: November 25, 1926

  • Victim Name: Kelly, Edward
  • DefendantName: Brooks, John
  • Address: 10 W. 31st
  • Case Number: 10 W. 31st
  • Case Description: Kelly, Edward - Age 44 - Colored - Died from injuries received 10:10 PM, 11/25/26, in room 62, 10 W. 31 St., during an argument with John Brooks, who assaulted him with a window weight. Brooks escaped. 2 Dist.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name:
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kruse, Florence - Age 15 - Death due ot an abortion - not determined by Coroner's Jury by whom performed. On 8/29/27 Dr. James Aldrich was booked for murder by abortion. On 9/1/27 Louis C. Kruse, the girl's father, was booked as accessory. Both were exonerated by the Coroner 9/17/27 and on 9/19/27 discharged by Judge Curran. The Coroner, however, recommended the arrest of Corwyn Lynch, the man responsible for her condition, on charge of murder. 11 Dist.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name:
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kohnke, Martha - Age 35 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed by Emma Schultz, a nurse, who, on 10/5/27 was held by the coroner. 27A Dist. Oct. 1927 No Bill.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name:
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kurtz, Arthie - Age ? - Death due to shock and hemorrhage caused by his head striking the cement walk upon being assaulted with fists by Wm. Bowen during a fight. On 11/18/27 Bowen was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 5 Dist. Nov. 1927 No Bill.

Date of Offense: March 9, 1926

  • Victim Name: Lewis, Wm
  • DefendantName: Cody, Robert
  • Address: 419 N Hermitage
  • Case Number: 419 N Hermitage
  • Case Description: Lewis, Wm. - Age 39 - Colored - Died from infected laceration of right temple supposed to have been inflicted on 3/9/26 by Robert Cody during a fight in his 1337 home, 419 N. Hermitage Ave., when Cody struck him with a knife. On 3/24/26 Cody was held by the Coroner. 22 Dist. 3/21/27 - Acquitted - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: July 12, 1926

  • Victim Name: Long, Thomas J
  • DefendantName: Schmatz, Fred
  • Address: 1016 W 57th st
  • Case Number: 1016 W 57th st
  • Case Description: Long, Thomas J. - Age 45 - died from a skull fracture received 7/12/26 in front of 016 W. 57th St., when assaulted by Fred Schmatz whom he approached in a menacing manner after chasing some kids up the street. Schmatz struck him with his fist knocking him down. On 7/18/26 Schmatz was booked for manslaughter. On 7/22/26 he was exonerated by the Coroner and on 7/28/26 discharged by Judge Richardson. 11th Dist.

Date of Offense: April 12, 1926

  • Victim Name: Porter, Flave C.
  • DefendantName: Anderson, Ira
  • Address: 312 E. 49th st.
  • Case Number: 312 E. 49th st.
  • Case Description: Porter, Flave C. � Age 42 � Colored � Fatally stabbed 4/12/26 in the hallway of his home, 312 E. 49th St., while scuffling with Ira Anderson, the knife being in his own hand. On 4/19/26 Anderson was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 23, 1927

  • Victim Name: Parker, Toby
  • DefendantName: Costello, Roy
  • Address: 9514 Perry ave.
  • Case Number: 9514 Perry ave.
  • Case Description: Parker, Toby - Age 35- Colored - Shot to death in prairie at about 9514 Perry Ave., while being pursued by Patrolmen Roy Costello and Nicholas Reidy of Squad 7-B, in an automobile from which he leaped in attempt to escape. On 7/25 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 10 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 6, 1926

  • Victim Name: Simon, Henry (Mrs.)
  • DefendantName: Smith, Louis
  • Address: R.R. junction @ Clybourn av.
  • Case Number: R.R. junction @ Clybourn av.
  • Case Description: Simon, Mrs. Henry - Age 46, and Szymanski, Mrs. Edna - Age 35 - and three others killed in a R.R. wreck at Clybourn Junction. On 9/18/26 Louis Smith, the engineer, was held by the Coroner. 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 29, 1926

  • Victim Name: Stefanski, Wogeick
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 88th st. and Ill. Cent R.R.
  • Case Number: 88th st. and Ill. Cent R.R.
  • Case Description: Stefanski, Wogeick - Age 63- Died from pneumonia in the course of recovery from a broken leg sustained 1:25 AM, 12/29/26 at 88th St. and the Ill. Cent. R.R., where he was strongarmed by two men, who, finding nothing on him, threw him over the viaduct. On 2/11/27 arrest of his unknown assailants was recommended by the Coroner. 7 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 19, 1928

  • Victim Name: Alioto, Frank, Barry
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 24th & State sts.
  • Case Number: 24th & State sts.
  • Case Description: Alioto, Frank, alias Barry - Age 30 - Prizefighter - Picked up at 24th and State Sts. by a Yellow Cab which took him to the Mercy Hospital at 5:30 AM, 8/19/28, with a gunshot wound in the abdomen. His wife, who was with him (and drunk) claimed he was shot by someone in a passing automobile, but this is not born out by other facts as he had not hat or coat. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 12, 1928

  • Victim Name: Berin, John
  • DefendantName: Gabriel, Max A.
  • Address: 1145 W. 14th st.
  • Case Number: 1145 W. 14th st.
  • Case Description: Berin, John - Age 45 - Died from a skull fracture received 7/12/28 in front of 1145 W. 14th St. when assaulted and knocked to the sidewalk by a legless man, Max A. Gabriel, during a quarrel. On 7/19/28 Gabriel, who was not booked, was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 9, 1928

  • Victim Name: Benson, Bernard
  • DefendantName: Higgins, James
  • Address: 847 W. 51st st.
  • Case Number: 847 W. 51st st.
  • Case Description: Benson, Bernard - Age 50 - Death due to injuries received about 3 AM, 11/9/28, when he fell or was pushed off the sidewalk down into a vacant lot at 847 W. 51st St., during a post-party quarrel with David Lavin and James Higgins. On 12/1/28 the last two named were booked for murder but were exonerated 12/7/28 by the Coroner who declared it an accidental fall. On 12/19/28, however, both of them were held to the G.J. in bonds of $10,000 each by Judge Heller. 18 Dist. Jan. 1929 No Bills on both.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1929

  • Victim Name: Donnelly, James
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Madison and elizabeth
  • Case Number: Madison and elizabeth
  • Case Description: Donnelly, James � Age 35 � Death due to a skull fracture received at 6:05 PM, 7/21/29, at Madison and Elizabeth Sts., when he entered into an argument with an unknown man who knocked him down. On 7/30/29 the Coroner recommended his assailant�s arrest. 26 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1930

  • Victim Name: Thomas, Henry
  • DefendantName: Phillips, James
  • Address: 4026 S. Parkway
  • Case Number: 4026 S. Parkway
  • Case Description: Thomas, Henry - Age 47 - Colored - Stabbed to death at 2 AM, 7/21/30, on sidewalk in front of 4026 South Parkway, by another Negro, James Phillips, when he interceded for another man with whom Phillips was arguing. On 2/21/30 Phillips was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 2/4/31 - Not Guilty - Hall.


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Florence Kelley in Chicago, 1891-1899

Florence Kelley was the first woman factory inspector in the United States. A resident of Hull House, and a reformer – who refused to be associated with any political party–Florence Kelley lived in Chicago from 1891 until 1899, leading and participating in a variety of projects. Visit our companion site...