78 Cases Found:
Date of Offense: March 27, 1902
- Victim Name: Burns, Richard
- DefendantName:
- Address: 384 Clark st.
- Case Number: 384 Clark st.
- Case Description: Burns, Richard, fatally stabbed in drunken brawl, front of 384 Clark St., by with unknown man, who escaped. 2d Prect.
Date of Offense: October 21, 1906
- Victim Name: Betanski, Eddie
- DefendantName: Leszynski, Stanley
- Address: 1128 N. Hoyne Av.
- Case Number: 1128 N. Hoyne Av.
- Case Description: Betanski, Eddie, 13 years old, shot dead in basement of No. 1128 N. Hoyne Av., where he and a number of other boys were drinking beer and playing cards, by Stanley Leszynski, 15 years old, who was arrested. 35th Prect. Leszynski held as principal and Andrew Karolek and Michael Woztyba as accessories, Oct. 22, 1906. Leszynski, Karolek and Woztyba acquitted in Judge Mack's court, Dec. 29, 1906.
Date of Offense: June 27, 1904
- Victim Name: Feeney, James
- DefendantName: Sheehan, Patrick, Pegleg
- Address: 1808 State st.
- Case Number: 1808 State st.
- Case Description: Feeney, James, a levee character, fatally stabbed in drunken brawl over a woman in barn rear of 1808 State St., by "PegLeg" Sheehan a tough citizen, who was arrested. 3d Prect. Patrick Sheehan held to Grand Jury without bail, June 28, by Coroner's Jury. Sentenced Aug. 22, by Judge Kersten to fourteen years in Joliet Penitentiary.
Date of Offense: October 31, 1897
- Victim Name: Gentele, Camile
- DefendantName: Trido, Pasquile
- Address: Chicago Heights
- Case Number: Chicago Heights
- Case Description: Gentele, Carmile, fatally stabbed at Chicago Heights in a drunken quarrel. Pasquile Trido was arrested.
Date of Offense: July 4, 1902
- Victim Name: Maher, Frank
- DefendantName: Kelly, Thomas W.
- Address: Throop and Hastings sts.
- Case Number: Throop and Hastings sts.
- Case Description: Maher, Frank, fatally shot in drunken brawl. Throop and Hastings Sts. Eight men arrested among them Thomas W. Kelly, who confessed to firing the fatal shot, claiming that he fired in self defense. He was held by Coroner's Jury July 5. 21st Prect.
Date of Offense: April 28, 1907
- Victim Name: Morris, Henry
- DefendantName: Sullivan, Jerry
- Address: 52 Sholto st.
- Case Number: 52 Sholto st.
- Case Description: Morris, Henry. 50 ys. old. Stabbed to death in his home 52 Sholto, St., by intruders who had been drinking and quarreling with him earlier in the night. Jerry Sullivan, Mike Shea and Wm. Sheehan arrested. 21st Prect. Sullivan, Shea and Sheehan, held for murder and Frank Edwards as accessory by coroner's jury May 9, 1907. Edwards acquitted in Judge Kersten's cour, Oct. 25, 1907. Shea, Sullivan, Sheehan acquitted Oct. 28 - 1907 in Judge Kersten's court.
Date of Offense: September 16, 1907
- Victim Name: Thornroof, Victor
- DefendantName: Novy, Charles
- Address: 48 st and Oakley Av
- Case Number: 48 st and Oakley Av
- Case Description: Thornroof, Victor, 34 ys. old. In company with several men, all of whom were drunk, he was either pushed or fell down at 48th St. & Oakley Av. breaking his neck. 20 prect. Charles Novy, John Sullivan, & Steve Cregileki held without bail Sept. 28, by Coroner's Jury. All and Robert Dichl acquitted in Judge Windes' court, Jan. 30, 1908.
Date of Offense: October 7, 1905
- Victim Name: Sosnoski, Joseph
- DefendantName: Straka, Albert
- Address: 93 W 18th Place
- Case Number: 93 W 18th Place
- Case Description: Sosnoski, Joseph, 23 years old, fatally stabbed at 6:30 P.M., in rear of his home, 93 W. 18th Place, by Albert Straka, with whom and Albert Mondry Sosnoski was drinking beer. He died in Co. Hosp. 15 minutes after his arrival. Straka and Mondry were arrested, 22d Prect. Straka held for murder by Coroner's Jury Oct. 20. Acquitted in Judge Kersten's court, April 8, 1908.
Date of Offense: October 25, 1907
- Victim Name: Siprelli, William
- DefendantName: Schafer, Peter
- Address: 10 Quincy St.
- Case Number: 10 Quincy St.
- Case Description: Siprelli, William, 34 ys. old. Fatally shot Oct. 25 at 10 Quincy St. by (supposed) Peter Schafer during the progress of a general saloon fight. Schafer was arrested. 1st Prect. Died at St. Luke's Hospital. Schafer held by coroner's jury Oct. 28, 1907 - P.J. Schafer Stricken off 3/19/09 - Kersten.
Date of Offense: August 16, 1886
- Victim Name: Trowbridge, Dr. F.L.
- DefendantName: Packard, Frank
- Address: Madison st. and 5th Ave.
- Case Number: Madison st. and 5th Ave.
- Case Description: Dybick, Joseph - Age 21 - Fatally shot Jan. 1st at Walton & Ashland Ave., by his friend Jacob Bartosek during New Years' Celebration; on 1/12/16 Bartosek was exonerated by Coroner. 32 Pct.
Date of Offense: August 10, 1905
- Victim Name: troupe, William C
- DefendantName: Troupe, Regina
- Address: 8942 Mackinaw Av
- Case Number: 8942 Mackinaw Av
- Case Description: Troupe, William C., 28 yrs., shot dead, home 8942 Mackinaw Av., by his wife Regina Troupe, with whom he was drinking beer, resulting in a quarrel. She was arrested. 15th Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury Aug. 10, 1905. Sentenced Jan. 9, 1906, by Judge Smith to fourteen years in Joliet Pen.
Date of Offense: February 27, 1890
- Victim Name: Wirkin, Joem
- DefendantName: Rinner,Edward
- Address: 977 Seminary
- Case Number: 977 Seminary
- Case Description: Wirkin, Joem, died in Alexian Bros. Hospital from bullet wound received in drunken fight at 977 Seminary Av., by Edward Rinner, who was arrested on date of assault, Feb. 27.
Date of Offense: May 16, 1918
- Victim Name: bogdon, joseph
- DefendantName: Kowaski, Tony
- Address: 388 kensington ave
- Case Number: 388 kensington ave
- Case Description:
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- Victim Name: Crosby, Thos.
- DefendantName:
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Crosby, thos. - Age 18 -Am. Killed at N.E. cor. Grand and McVickers Ave., when stolen auto in which he was speeding with William Vodicka struck a trolly pole. Vodicka driver of auto was on May 10th held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 27 Pct. May 1918 No bill.
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: April 2, 1922
- Victim Name: Brown, Ralph
- DefendantName: Davis, Henry
- Address: 6221 Elizabeth St.
- Case Number: 6221 Elizabeth St.
- Case Description: Brown, Ralph - Age 32 - Colored - Shot to death in rear of his home, 6221 Elizabeth St., by Henry Davis who, after they had quarreled during a moonshine party in Brown=s home, went home and returned with a shotgun. On 4/13/22 Davis was held by the Coroner. 11 Dist. 6/8/22 - 25 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Fisher.
Date of Offense: February 3, 1924
- Victim Name: Holm, Emma
- DefendantName: Duke, Richard G.
- Address: 1828 Indiana ave.
- Case Number: 1828 Indiana ave.
- Case Description: Holm, Emma - Age 39 - Throat cut in her home, 1828 Indiana Ave., by one Richard G. Duke, who on 2/5/24 was held by the Coroner. Both were moonshine drunk and quarreled. 1A Dist. 1/6/25 - to Joliet Pen. - Lynch.
Date of Offense: October 28, 1922
- Victim Name: Murphy, Thomas
- DefendantName: Bailey, Joseph, William, Charl
- Address: 2728 Wabash ave.
- Case Number: 2728 Wabash ave.
- Case Description: Murphy, Thomas - Age 35 - (Col.) - Shot to death at 2728 Wabash Ave., by another intoxicated colored man when deceased stepped on to the latter?s foot. On 10/30/22 Joseph Bailey alias Charles Williams, was ordered held by the Coroner, when arrested. 2 Dist.
Date of Offense: December 1, 1923
- Victim Name: Marshall, Fred
- DefendantName: Grogan, Ray
- Address: 2315 Dearbron st.
- Case Number: 2315 Dearbron st.
- Case Description: Marshall, Fred - Age 24 - Colored - Fatally stabbed in his home, 2315 Dearborn St., by Ray Grogan during a quarrel, after they had been drinking moonshine all afternoon. On 12/1/23 Grogan was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 2A Dist. 3/3/24 - s/o - DeYoung.
Date of Offense: February 26, 1924
- Victim Name: McGahan, Nora
- DefendantName: McGahan, Owen
- Address: 63rd st. & Wentworth ave
- Case Number: 63rd st. & Wentworth ave
- Case Description: McGahan, Nora - Age 34 - died frrom external injuries received 2/26/24 in her home, 221 W. 35 St., at the hands of her husband, Owen McGahan, when they quarreled while drinking moonshine. 2A Dist. 2/29/24 Owen held by the Coroner. Mar. 1924 No bill.
Date of Offense: August 18, 1921
- Victim Name: Pilarski, Louis
- DefendantName: Dorris, Thomas
- Address: SE corner of 47th st. and Racine ave.
- Case Number: SE corner of 47th st. and Racine ave.
- Case Description: Pilarski, Louis - Age 30 - Fatally shot 8/18/21 at S.E. Coroner of 47th St. and Racine Ave., by Thomas Dorris. Both were intoxicated and quarreled. On 8/22/21 Dorris was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable. On 8/23 he was re-arrested and held to the G.J. in $10,000.00 by Judge Hayes. 13 Pct. 12/8/21 - Acquitted - Fisher.
Date of Offense:
- Victim Name: Reid, Hugh
- DefendantName: Reid, Charles
- Address: 547 Rush
- Case Number: 547 Rush
- Case Description: Reid, Hugh - Age 63 - Death caused by injuries received at 547 Rush St., during a fight with three other men, all had been drinking. On 9/3/24 the Coroner declared in "accidental" and exonerated Charles Reid and Tim Daly who had been booked as principal and accessory respectively. 28 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: July 30, 1922
- Victim Name: Stahnke, Albert
- DefendantName: McKeckney,. John
- Address: Franklin st near Grand
- Case Number: Franklin st near Grand
- Case Description: Stahnke, Albert - Age 26 - Died from a skull fracture received at Franklin St. near Grand Ave. during a drunken brawl. On 7/30/22 John McKeckney and James Coultry were arrested, on 8/15/22 exonerated by the Coroner and 8/16/22 discharged by Judge Richardson. 28 Dist.
Date of Offense: November 4, 1924
- Victim Name: Thompson, Dan
- DefendantName: O'Brien, Patrick
- Address: 3647 Parnell ave.
- Case Number: 3647 Parnell ave.
- Case Description: Thompson, Dan - Age 30 -Colored - Fatally assaulted at 6:30 A.M., in the rear of 3647 Parnell Ave., with some unknown weapon, probably a large stone, by Patrick O'Brien, who, on 11/7/24, was held as the principal and Joseph O'Brien and Patrick Reidy as accessories. They had all been drinking moonshine together and quarreled. 14 Dist. 2/3/25 all three acquitted- Lindsay.
Date of Offense: April 4, 1926
- Victim Name: Albi, Nicholas
- DefendantName: Bruno, Samuel
- Address: Ellis Ave, about 150 ft. south of 79th St.
- Case Number: Ellis Ave, about 150 ft. south of 79th St.
- Case Description: Albi, or Arbo, Nicholas - Age 35- Shot to death at 9:45 P.M., in Ellis Ave., about 150 ft. south of 79th St. by Samuel Bruno, who, on 4/5/26, was held by the Coroner. Both men were moonshine drunk and quarreled, and when arrested Bruno was unable to give a coherent story of what had occurred. 6A Dist. 9/30/26 - acquitted - P.L. Sullivan.
Date of Offense: March 15, 1925
- Victim Name: Cila, Louis
- DefendantName: Edwards, Tom
- Address: 753 1/2 Clark St.
- Case Number: 753 1/2 Clark St.
- Case Description: Cella, Louis - Age 27 - Fatally shot at 3:58 A.M., in front of 753� N. Clark St., during an argument with Tom Edwards, who was held by the Coroner on 3/16/25. Both had been drinking. 28 Dist. March 1925 No bill.
Date of Offense: March 6, 1927
- Victim Name: Cunningham, John
- DefendantName: Cousidine, Chas
- Address: 209 E 59th
- Case Number: 209 E 59th
- Case Description: Cunningham, John - Age 25 - Fatally cut in the throat at 3:23 AM, 3/6/27, in a "moonshine flat" at 209 E. 59th St., during a drunken fight when several men jumped him. Coroner unable to determine who cut him. 3/10/27 Chas Cousidine, owner, booked as accessory before and after the fact. On 3/24/27 he was exonerated and same day discharged by Judge Borelli. 3/28/27 bulletin Elmer Skoglund wanted. 3 Dist.
Date of Offense: May 14, 1925
- Victim Name: Ellington, Jesse
- DefendantName: Mobley, William
- Address: at 5245 Federal Street
- Case Number: at 5245 Federal Street
- Case Description: Ellington, Jesse - Age 33 - Colored - Fatally shot at 8:50 PM, 5/14/25, at 5245 Federal St., during a drunken quarrel over a crap game, by Wm. Mobley, who escaped. On 5/15/25 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 7/10/25 Wm. Moberly or Mobley arrested and held. 9/29/25 - Acquitted - Brothers.
Date of Offense: August 13, 1925
- Victim Name: Freeman, Catherine
- DefendantName: Yarbrough, Floyd
- Address: State & 33rd & 34th st.
- Case Number: State & 33rd & 34th st.
- Case Description: Freeman, Catherine - Age 19 - Colored - Fatally cut 11:30 PM, while in an auto in State St. between 33rd and 34th Sts. during a quarrel following a drinking party, by Floyd Yarbrough, who escaped. On 8/26/25 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 10/15/25 - Arrested - 10/16/25 held without bail by Judge McCarthy - 3/31/26 - s/o - Gemmill.
Date of Offense: October 31, 1926
- Victim Name: Glick, Bassett V.
- DefendantName: Hamilton, Frank
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Glick, Bassett V. - Age 30 - Fatally injured at Canal and Washington Sts., while riding in an auto driven by Frank Hamilton into a concrete abutment. Lydia Lenz, also a passenger, was also fatally injured and died on 12/2/26. All were drunk. On 12/21/26 Hamilton was held by the coroner. 19 Dist. Jan. 1927 - Ind. 1 No Bill 1. 5/12/27 - this case Nolled - Miller.
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: October 31, 1926
- Victim Name: Lenz, Lydia
- DefendantName: Hamilton, Frank
- Address: Canal and Washington
- Case Number: Canal and Washington
- Case Description: Lenz, Lydia - Age 25 - Died from injuries received 10/31/26 at Canal and Washington Sts. while riding in auto driven by Frank Hamilton who drove the car into a concrete abutment. Bassett V. Glick also fatally injured. All were drunk. On 12/21/26 Hamilton was held by the Coroner. 19 Dist. Jan. 1927 No Bill (1) Ind. (1) - No Bill on this case.
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 9, 1926
- Victim Name: Mardorosian, Oscar
- DefendantName: Mordon, John
- Address: NW corner of Mango and Grand Ave
- Case Number: NW corner of Mango and Grand Ave
- Case Description: Mardorosian, Oscar - Age 35 - Fatally stabbed 9 PM, 7/9/26 at the NW corner of Mango and Grand Aves., during a drunken brawl. On 7/14/26 John Mordan was held by the Coroner as the principal and Newham Mordan (woman) and May Samanian were held by the coroner as accessories. 26 Dist. 3/15/26 John and Newham were acquitted - 3/17/27 - May - nolle prossed - Eller.
Date of Offense: July 18, 1926
- Victim Name: Miller, Fred
- DefendantName: Duckenfield, Gus
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Miller, Fred - Age 50 - Died from multiple bone fractures received in a drunken free-for-all fight in his home on 7/18/26, according to testimony rendered by his wife at the inquest, accusing Gus. Duckenfield of assaulting and kicking him. On 9/27/26 Duckenfield was held by the Coroner. 28 Dist. 6/5/27 - Acquitted - Lindsay.
Date of Offense: August 23, 1926
- Victim Name: Osborne, William
- DefendantName: Shephard, Albert
- Address: 29th and Federal Sts.
- Case Number: 29th and Federal Sts.
- Case Description: Osborne, Wm. - Age 34 - Colored - Fatally stabbed at 5:10 PM, at the NW corner of 29th and Federal Sts., during a drunken brawl, by Albert Shephard, who was held by the Coroner 8/24/26 for manslaughter. 2 Dist. 10/15/26 to Joliet Pen. - Lindsay.
Date of Offense: August 2, 1925
- Victim Name: Paeglow, William
- DefendantName: Kelmer, John
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Paeglow, Wm. � Age 64 � Found dead at 7:34 AM, on the rear porch of his home, from shock and a hemorrhage. Had been drinking and quarreling during the night with three other men and cries for help were heard by tenants of the building. The Coroner returned an open verdict. On 9/4/25 John Kelmer, Frank Jasnock, and Frank Stanley were held to the G.J. without bail by Judge Morgan. 23 Dist. Sept. 1925 No Bills on all three.
Date of Offense: August 13, 1925
- Victim Name: Perry, Emma
- DefendantName:
- Address: 3056 Calumet ave.
- Case Number: 3056 Calumet ave.
- Case Description: Perry, Emma � Age 32 � Colored � Died from a skull fracture received 8/13/25 at home, 3056 Calumet Ave., during a moonshine party and fight, at the hands of someone unknown. 2 Dist.
Date of Offense: June 9, 1927
- Victim Name: Reed, Edna
- DefendantName: Strand, Lillian
- Address: 1126 Adams st.
- Case Number: 1126 Adams st.
- Case Description: Reed, Edna -Age 35- Am. - Died from a gunshot wound received 3:30 AM, 6/9/27, at 1126 Adams St., during a drunken quarrel, by Lillian Strand. On 6/16/27 Lillian was held by the Coroner as principal and Edward (Peter) Strand as accessory. 19 Dist. June 1927 No Bill on Edw. 1/5/28 Lillian acquitted - Kerner.
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: November 27, 1927
- Victim Name: Sicoli, Carmen
- DefendantName: Maltero, Bruno
- Address: 1031 Polk St.
- Case Number: 1031 Polk St.
- Case Description: Sicoli, Carmen - Age 40 Fatally shot at 12:30 AM, 11/27/27 in front of 1031 Polk St., during an argument with Bruno Malfero, who, on 11/29/27, was held by the Coroner. Both men were drunk. 16 Dist. 3/10/28 Malfero acquitted - Kerner.
Date of Offense: February 20, 1927
- Victim Name: Zunigo, Frank
- DefendantName: Londerous, Gertrudis
- Address: 8949 Greenbay Ave
- Case Number: 8949 Greenbay Ave
- Case Description: Zunigo, Frank - Age 24 - Shot to death 6:57 PM, 2/20/27 in hallway of his home, 2nd fl., 8949 Greenbay Ave. by Gertrudis Londerous, whom it seems he attacked with a knife when they came out into the hallway following a quarrel in the flat. Both were somewhat drunk. On 2/20/27 Londerous was booked and on 2/21 held by the Coroner. 7 Dist. 3/31/27 - Acquitted - J. Sullivan.
Date of Offense: April 29, 1930
- Victim Name: Anderson, Cust
- DefendantName: Kavanaugh, Thomas
- Address: 132nd st. & the Calumet River
- Case Number: 132nd st. & the Calumet River
- Case Description: Anderson, Cust - Age 48 - Shot to death with a shotgun at 8 PM, 4/29/30, in his shack, at 132nd St. and the Calumet River, where he lived with an old crony, Thomas Kavanaugh, age 65. The two had been drinking and quarreled. On 5/1/30 Kavanaugh was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 9 Dist.
Date of Offense: September 29, 1930
- Victim Name: Anderson, Frank
- DefendantName: Williams, Clarence
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Anderson, Frank - Age 41 - Colored - Fatally stabbed at 10:45 AM, 9/29/30, by Clarence Williams, also colored, who escaped. There had been a drunken quarrel over Emma Jackson, common-law wife of Williams, who buzzed something in Williams' ear which caused him to stab Anderson. On 9/29/30 Emma Jackson was held by the Coroner who recommended Williams' arrest. On 10/15/30 Williams arrested and turned over to the Sheriff. 4 Dist. Oct. 1930 No Bill on Emma Jackson. 4/30/31 - Not Guilty - Burke (Williams).
Date of Offense: September 23, 1928
- Victim Name: Brennan, Clarence
- DefendantName: Mullaney, Martin
- Address: 2941 W. Madison st.
- Case Number: 2941 W. Madison st.
- Case Description: Brennan, Clarence - Age 27 - Fatally shot at 4:10 AM, 9/23/28 in a restaurant at 2941 W. Madison St., during a drunken brawl. His alleged assailant, Martin Mullaney, was not arrested until 11/10/28 and on the same date was exonerated by the Coroner when witnesses refused to identify him. On 11/20/28 Mullaney was held to the grand jury in $20,000.00 by Judge Lupe when deceased's father signed a complaint against him and swore out a warrant. 27 Dist. James McGivney arrested 12/29/28 and indicted. 10/23/29 - Mullaney acquitted and McGivney case Nolle Prossed - J. Sullivan.
Date of Offense: May 3, 1930
- Victim Name: Bender, Leroy
- DefendantName: Rowley, Fred E., John Corrigan
- Address: in Claremont ave., South of Van Buren st.
- Case Number: in Claremont ave., South of Van Buren st.
- Case Description: Bender, Leroy - Age 40 - Died from a gunshot wound received 8:30 PM, 5/3/30, in Claremont Ave., south of Van Buren St., during a drunken brawl with a pal named Fred E. Rowley alias John Corrigan, just after they had left a beer flat. On 5/27/30 Rowley was held by the Coroner who also held John McGinnis as accessory because he hid the gun after the shooting. 27 Dist. June 1930 No bill on McGinnis. Rowley - 12/12/30 -to Joliet Pen. - Burke.
Date of Offense: February 4, 1928
- Victim Name: Curran, Edward
- DefendantName: Cay, Herbert
- Address: 3218 S Parnell
- Case Number: 3218 S Parnell
- Case Description: Curran, Edward - Age 44 - Shot to death at 2:55 PM, 2/4/28, in front of 3218 So. Parnell Ave., while quarreling with his friend, Herbert Coy, with whom he had been riding around in an auto and drinking. On 2/4/28 Curran was booked for manslaughter when he surrendered at the 19th Dist. station. He was held 2/23/28 by the Coroner for murder. 19 Dist. 11/4/29 - s/o - Lindsay.
Date of Offense: October 18, 1930
- Victim Name: Deshong, James
- DefendantName: Killibrew, Louis
- Address: 5132 S. Wabash Ave.
- Case Number: 5132 S. Wabash Ave.
- Case Description: Deshong, James � Age 36 � Colored � Fatally shot 1:30 PM, 10/18/30, on the rear porch, 2nd fl., 5132 So. Wabash Ave., by a Negro, Louis Killibrew, during a drunken quarrel. Killibrew escaped and his arrest was recommended by the Coroner 10/20/30. He was arrested 11/1/30 by the DB and on 11/4/30 held on a Coroner�s Mittimus. 5 Dist. Nov. 1930 No Bill.
Date of Offense: October 28, 1930
- Victim Name: Draeger, Michael
- DefendantName: Bratto, Sam
- Address: 434 S. Loomis St.
- Case Number: 434 S. Loomis St.
- Case Description: Draeger, Michael � Age 30 � Stabbed to death at 11:40 PM, 10/28/30, in the kitchen of his home, 434 So. Loomis St., with a paring knife, by Sam Bratto, who escaped. There had been a card game and drinking of moonshine and a quarrel started when Bratto lost and was angry because the game broke up. On 11/21/30 Michael Usco was held by the Coroner as accessory and the arrest of Bratto was recommended. 26 Dist. Dec. 1930 No Bill on Usco.
Date of Offense: May 24, 1928
- Victim Name: Flatow, Harry
- DefendantName: Walsh, Michael, alias Mullen,
- Address: Clark St.
- Case Number: Clark St.
- Case Description: Flatow, Harry - Age 24 - Died from gunshot wounds received 10 PM, 5/24/28, in Clark St., between Garfield Ave. and Center St., during a drunken quarrel with his brother-in-law, Miles Mullen and two other unknown men. On 6/22/28 the Coroner recommended arrest of the three and exonerated Mary Flatow who had been booked as an accessory. On 6/23 she was discharged by Judge Allegretti. 36 Dist. 6/30/30 Michael Walsh, alias Niles Mullen, arrested and held on Coroner's Mittimus. July 1930 No Bill.
Date of Offense: May 12, 1928
- Victim Name: hicks, alonzo
- DefendantName: Yates, Edward
- Address: 4621 indiana ave.
- Case Number: 4621 indiana ave.
- Case Description: Hicks, Alonzo � Age 30 � Colored � Shot to death at 6:30 AM, 5/12/28, in 1st fl., 4621 Indiana Ave., during a drunken quarel with Edward Yates, who escaped. On 5/12/28 Yates� arrest was recommended by the Coroner. Yates was arrested 5/13/28 and turned over to the Sheriff. 5 Dist. 8/1/28 � Nolle Prossed. � David.
Date of Offense: June 23, 1928
- Victim Name: hernandez, augustine
- DefendantName: Cuevas, Vincente
- Address: 9012 greenbay ave.
- Case Number: 9012 greenbay ave.
- Case Description: Hernandez, Augustine � Age 32 � Stabbed to death between 11 and 12 PM, 6/23/28, in rear yard of 9012 Greenbay Ave., during a drunken brawl. On 7/13/28 the Coroner recommended the arrest of Lorenzo Gonzales and Vincente Cuevas on the charge of Manslaughter and exonerated Conception Florez who had been booked (6/24) as accessory. 8 Dist.
Date of Offense: July 21, 1928
- Victim Name: hamilton, henry
- DefendantName: Jerome, Joe
- Address: 123 e. 48th st.
- Case Number: 123 e. 48th st.
- Case Description: Hamilton, Henry � Age 22 � Colored � Fatally cut at 3:40 PM, 7/21/28, in 1st Apt., 123 E. 48th St., by Joe Jerome, colored �during a drunken quarrel.� (verdict). On 8/7/28 arrest of Jerome was recommended by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 6/16/32 Anonymous letter from Detroit, Mich. rcd. stating Jerome could be found at given address but Lt. Ellanson could not locate witness so matter was dropped. 1/5/33 brought back from Detroit. 4/24/33 � Not Guilty � Lynch.
Date of Offense: December 27, 1928
- Victim Name: Hoffman, Edward
- DefendantName: Zito, John
- Address: Between 629/631 N. Racine Ave
- Case Number: Between 629/631 N. Racine Ave
- Case Description: Hoffman, Edward � Age 35 � Died from a gunshot wound received 11:15 PM, 12/27/28, in gangway between 629 and 631 N. Racine Ave., during a drunken quarrel with several fellows. On 1/17/29 arrest of John Zito was recommended by the Coroner on the charge of manslaughter. 12/31/28 Tony Gerretti and Frank Constantino were booked as accessories. On 1/17/29 they were exonerated by the Coroner and on 1/23/29 discharged by Judge Hartigan. 22 Dist.
Date of Offense: February 23, 1929
- Victim Name: Hardenburg, Ferdinand
- DefendantName: Krohn, Herman
- Address: 34 E. Oak St
- Case Number: 34 E. Oak St
- Case Description: Hardenburg, Ferdinand � Age 36 � Shot to death at 6:15 PM, 2/23/29, in his rooming house at 34 E. Oak St., by a roomer, Herman Krohn, an old friend, who alleged that deceased assaulted him with a gun which he took from him. The two men were drunk at the time and there were no witnesses. The weapon belonged to Hardenburg. 35 Dist. On 2/25/29 Krohn was held by the Coroner. 7/15/29 � Acquitted � McGoorty.
Date of Offense: June 2, 1930
- Victim Name: Hoffman, Harry; alias "Bobby J
- DefendantName: Eloraham, Harlin
- Address: 4808 Prarie Ave.
- Case Number: 4808 Prarie Ave.
- Case Description: Hoffman, Harry, alias Bobby Jones � Age 21 � Colored � Shot to death at 8:35 PM, 6/2/30, in front of 4808 Prairie Ave., by one of two brothers, with whom he quarreled over a crap game following a drinking bout. The brothers, Harlin Graham and Mellay Graham escaped and their arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 5 Dist.
Date of Offense: August 3, 1930
- Victim Name: Homyeck, Lewis
- DefendantName: Hienyo, Charles
- Address: 1824 W. 46 th ST.
- Case Number: 1824 W. 46 th ST.
- Case Description: Homyeck, Lewis � Age 42 � Knifed to death at about 6:40 PM, 8/3/30, in 3rd fl., 1824 W. 46th St., during a drunken brawl with Charles Hienyo, whom he struck on the head necessitating a couple of stitches. On 8/4/30 Hienyo was held by the Coroner. 17 Dist. 11/21/30 � to Joliet Pen. � Frankhauser.
Date of Offense: June 2, 1930
- Victim Name: Jose, Mike
- DefendantName: Switzer, Chas.
- Address: 717 W. Grand Ave.
- Case Number: 717 W. Grand Ave.
- Case Description: Jose, Mike � Age 38 � Shot to death at about 1AM, 6/2/30, in 3rd fl., rear of 717 W. Grand Ave., and thrown out of the window into the alley after being wrapped in burlap. The case was a mystery until the arrest and confession of Jim Grego and Chas. Switzer, of that address, on 6/24/30. The three had been drinking and playing cards adn an argument started when Jose wanted to borrow some money from Grego. 6/30 both held on Cor. Mitt. 29 Dist. 9/15/30 Grego to Joliet Pen. � David. 9/15/30 � Switzer to Joliet Pen. 1 to 2 yrs. � David.
Date of Offense: January 8, 1929
- Victim Name: Lolordo, Pasquale
- DefendantName:
- Address: 1921 W. North ave.
- Case Number: 1921 W. North ave.
- Case Description: Lolordo, Pasquale - Age 42 - Shot to death (13 times) at 5 PM, 1/8/29, in the parlor of his home, 1921 W. North Ave., by three unknown Italians with whom he had been drinking wine for a half hour. Arrest of the unknown men was recommended by the Coroner on 2/6/28. 29 Dist.
Date of Offense: September 9, 1929
- Victim Name: Large, Ed
- DefendantName: Atlas, Terrell
- Address: 51st and Dearborn st.
- Case Number: 51st and Dearborn st.
- Case Description: Large, Ed - Age 49 - Colored - Stabbed to death at 8:10 AM, 9/9/29, at 51st and Dearborn Sts., during a drunken quarrel with Atlas Terrell, also colored, who was held by the Coroner 9/10/29. 5 Dist. 12/21/29 - 20 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Kerner.
Date of Offense: January 5, 1930
- Victim Name: Lewis, Lyman
- DefendantName: Townsend, Earl
- Address: 5207 Indiana ave.
- Case Number: 5207 Indiana ave.
- Case Description: Lewis, Lyman - Age 41 - Colored- Fatally shot 3:15 AM, 1/5/30, in 1st Apt., 5207 Indiana Ave., in a duel with his brother-in-law, Earl Townsend, after a quarrel over the latter taking a revolver out of Lewis� dresser drawer. Both had attended a party earlier in the evening and drank liquor. When Lewis came home and found the gun missing, he armed himself with another before questioning Townsend. The latter was also shot to death. 5 Dist.
Date of Offense: July 6, 1929
- Victim Name: Mason, Norah; alias - Van Alle
- DefendantName: Ruth Anderson
- Address: 3652 Wabash Ave.
- Case Number: 3652 Wabash Ave.
- Case Description: Mason, Norah, alias Van Allen - Age 42 - Colored - Fatally stabbed with a butcher knife at 5:30 PM, 7/6/29, in 2nd fl., 3652 Wabash Ave., by Ruth Anderson, colored, thru jealousy over a Negro named Horace Williams. Also, they were drunk. On 7/8/29 Ruth was held by the Coroner. 4 Dist. 11/19/29 - Acquitted - Miller.
Date of Offense: August 9, 1929
- Victim Name: Mikes, John
- DefendantName: Louis Para
- Address: 4325 So. Paulina St.
- Case Number: 4325 So. Paulina St.
- Case Description: Mikos, John - Age 43 - Died from injuries to his head received about 10 PM, 8/9/29, in the rear of 4325 So. Paulina St., during a drunken brawl with Louis Para. A certificate of death was issued in this case and no inquest held. Cause of death given as cerebral hemorrhage. On 8/24/29 Para was booked for murder and on 8/26/29 held to the G.J. in $5000.00 by Judge Trude. 17 Dist. 11/14/29 - Nolle Prossed - Gemmill.
Date of Offense: September 28, 1929
- Victim Name: Manrriguez, Margarito
- DefendantName: Gonzolo, Lina
- Address: 522 So. Aberdeen St.
- Case Number: 522 So. Aberdeen St.
- Case Description: Manrriguez, Margarito - Age 40 - Mex. - Fatally cut with a razor at 10:45 PM, 9/28/29, in 1st fl., 522 So. Aberdeen St., during a fight with Gonzolo Lira, who escaped. They were moonshine drunk. Lira is wanted. 26 Dist.
Date of Offense: July 20, 1928
- Victim Name: McCulley, Amos
- DefendantName: Douglas Norton
- Address: 5529 Michigan Ave
- Case Number: 5529 Michigan Ave
- Case Description: McCulley, Amos - Age 24 - Colored - Shot to death at about 12:30 AM, 7/20/28, in basement flat at 5529 Michigan Ave., during a drunken brawl, by Douglas Norton, who, on 9/26/28, was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 10/26/28 - 20 years in Joliet Pen. - Rush.
Date of Offense: April 14, 1930
- Victim Name: McGreen, Herbert
- DefendantName: Walter Prince
- Address: 4610 Calumet Ave
- Case Number: 4610 Calumet Ave
- Case Description: McGee, or McGeen, Herbert - Age 24 - Colored - Shot to death at 3:15 AM, 4/14/30, in 2nd flat, 4610 Calumet Ave., during a drunken brawl, by Walter Prince, colored, after he had cut another man. On 4/16/30 Prince was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 9/17/30 - Acquitted- Williams.
Date of Offense: September 23, 1928
- Victim Name: Polk, Lawrence
- DefendantName: Lee, Robert E.
- Address: 530 W. Divison st.
- Case Number: 530 W. Divison st.
- Case Description: Polk, Lawrence - Age 29 - Colored - Shot to death in the street, front of 530 W. Division St., at 2:55 AM, by another Negro, Robert E. Lee, with whom he had been drinking and quarreling. Polk stabbed Lee several times whereupon the latter drew a gun and shot him. On 10/16/28 Lee, who was not booked, was exonerated by the Coroner. 36 Dist.
Date of Offense: August 22, 1929
- Victim Name: Pate, Rose
- DefendantName:
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Pate, Rose - Age 27 - Colored - Shot to death at 4:45 AM, 8/22/29, in 49th St., between Indiana and Prairie Aves., and thrown out of an automobile. Rose and three other colored girls entertained and drank a lot a liquor with four white men described as Italians, at her flat, after which they got into the car to go to cabaret. The men drove in the opposite direction to the place, upon which the girls started to object and began jumping from the machine. Rose was struck over the head with a gun and then shot by one of the unknown men. 5 Dist.
Date of Offense: September 6, 1928
- Victim Name: Ryan, Frank
- DefendantName: Hoffman, James
- Address: 364 E. 25th St.
- Case Number: 364 E. 25th St.
- Case Description: Ryan, Frank - Age 55 - Shot to death at 10:10 PM, 9/6/28, in basement flat at 364 E. 25th St., during a drunken brawl. On 10/4/28 arrest of James Hoffman was recommended by the Coroner, who exonerated Wm. Reed who had been booked as an accessory. On 10/5/28 Reed was discharged by Judge George. 3 Dist. 12/13/28 Jas. Hoffman arrested. 12/14/28 held without bail by Judge McKinley. 2/25/29 Hoffman - Nolle Prossed - McGoorty.
Date of Offense: December 20, 1930
- Victim Name: Rodriguez, Roberto
- DefendantName: Reyes, Gregory
- Address: 568 Forquer st.
- Case Number: 568 Forquer st.
- Case Description: Rodriguez, Roberto - Age 22 - Mex. - Fatally stabbed at 2:40 AM, 12/20/30, in 1st fl., rear 568 Forquer St., during a drunken fight, by Gregory Reyes, Mex. On 12/23/30 Reyes was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 22 Dist.
Date of Offense: December 20, 1929
- Victim Name: Seams, Louis
- DefendantName: Pelliocis, Charles
- Address: 1300 N.Wells st.
- Case Number: 1300 N.Wells st.
- Case Description: Seams, Louis - Age 52 - Shot to death at 11:15 PM, 12/20/29, in front of 1300 N. Wells St., by Charles Pelliocis, with whom he had a quarrel shortly prior to the shooting. Seams returned with a friend and invited Pelliocis out of the drug store whereupon the latter opened the door partway and shot Seams twice. Both men were drunk. On 12/21/29 Pelliccis was held by the Coroner. 36 Dist. Jan. 1930 No Bill on Pelliccis.
Date of Offense: December 12, 1929
- Victim Name: Slavery, Ray F.
- DefendantName: Glowacki, Frank
- Address: 2824 Chicago ave.
- Case Number: 2824 Chicago ave.
- Case Description: Savery, Ray F. - Age 42 - Fatally shot sometime about midnight 12/21-12/22 in a saloon at 2824 Chicago Ave., and died before reaching a hospital. It is believed the shooting occurred during a drunken brawl. The saloonkeeper, Frank Glowacki, who claimed he was tending a furnace in the basement at the time of the shooting was held 12/23/29 by the Coroner as an accessory. 30 Dist. Jan. 1930 No Bill on Glowacki.
Date of Offense: November 2, 1930
- Victim Name: Simon, Stanley
- DefendantName: Jacobs, Constan
- Address: 3443 S. Morgan
- Case Number: 3443 S. Morgan
- Case Description: Simon, Stanley - Age 30 - Fatally injured at 1:10 AM, 11/2/30, at 3443 So. Morgan St., during a drunken brawl. He was thrown down a flight of stairs sustaining a skull fracture. On 11/2/30 Julius Yurgelas and Constan Jacobs, were booked for manslaughter and on 11/3/30 held by the Coroner on that charge. 19 Dist. 12/20/30 both acquitted - Sabath.
Date of Offense: March 10, 1929
- Victim Name: Tyler, Earl
- DefendantName: Brown, Frank
- Address: 6604 S. State
- Case Number: 6604 S. State
- Case Description: Tyler, Earl - Age 32 - Colored - Died from stab wounds received 2:20 PM, 3/10/29, in his home, 6604 So. State St., during a drunken brawl. On 3/22/29 the coroner held Frank Brown as the principal and Robert Tyler, deceased�s father, and Pinkey Cooper (woman) as accessories; also recommended the arrest of John Brown. 15 Dist. No Bills April 1929 on Tyler and Cooper. 7/16/29 - Brown - Acquitted - Kerner.
Date of Offense: October 25, 1929
- Victim Name: Thompson, Marie
- DefendantName: Murphy, John
- Address: 739 Oakwood Blvd
- Case Number: 739 Oakwood Blvd
- Case Description: Thompson, Marie - Age 40 - Found dead at 6:45 AM, 10/25/29, in bed at her home, 739 Oakwood Blvd., under suspicious circumstances. On 11/4/29 John Murphy, her sweetheart, was arrested and admitted to having struck her in the face and breast during a quarrel after they had consumed �a number of pints of liquor.� He later returned, and finding her dead, turned on the gas to make it appear a suicide. On 12/5/29 Murphy was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 7/28/30 - s/o - Frankhauser.
Date of Offense: March 18, 1930
- Victim Name: Thompson, Edward
- DefendantName: Ledeux, William
- Address: 4658 Hazel Ave
- Case Number: 4658 Hazel Ave
- Case Description: Thompson, Edward - Age 33 - Death due to a skull fracture received 8:05 PM, 3/18/30, at 4658 Hazel Ave., where he was pushed off the 2nd fl. porch during a drunken altercationwith Wm. Ledeux. On 3/19/30 Ledeux was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 38 Dist. March 1930 No bill.
Date of Offense: May 15, 1929
- Victim Name: Woods, John
- DefendantName: Burius, David, "Saginaw"
- Address: 43 W. 45th St.
- Case Number: 43 W. 45th St.
- Case Description: Woods, John - Age 33 - Colored - Shot to death at 8:15 PM, 5/15/29, in his home, 43 W. 45th St., by David Burius alias �Saginaw,� who escaped. Both were drunk and played dice resulting in Woods losing all his money. They quarreled when Woods wanted to borrow the money again and Burius went into his room and got a shot gun. On 5/15/29 Barius� arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 5 Dist.
