83 Cases Found:
Date of Offense: January 24, 1880
- Victim Name: Beatty, Fonton M.
- DefendantName: Campbell, Charles
- Address: Harrison st. near Clark
- Case Number: Harrison st. near Clark
- Case Description: Beatty, Fonton M., col'd, 33 yrs., fatally shot (died soon after) Harrison St., near Clark, by Charles, Campbell, col'd, a notorious crook, who was drunk and ran against Beatty, causing Campbell's hat to fall off. He drew a revolver and ordered Beatty to pick up the hat. Beatty complied and as Campbell still pointed the revolver at him, attempted to back away when Campbell shot him in the abdomen. Cambell was arrested. Harrison St. Station.
Date of Offense: February 15, 1907
- Victim Name: Bevneck, Joe
- DefendantName: Bulava, Mike
- Address: 8548 Washtinaw Av.
- Case Number: 8548 Washtinaw Av.
- Case Description: Bevneck, Joe. 3 yrs. old. Scalded to death at 8548 Washtinaw Av. While Mike Bulava was drunk he threw a kettle of boiling water on the child causing death. Bulava was arrested. 15 prect. The coroner being dissatisfied with the verdict took the case to the Grand Jury and Bulava was indicted for manslaughter Feb. 20, 1908 - June 25/08 fined $50 for Asslt. Verdict of accidental death by Coroner's Jury.
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: July 19, 1882
- Victim Name: Kratz, Henry
- DefendantName: Kratz, Martin
- Address: 2504 Wentworth Ave.
- Case Number: 2504 Wentworth Ave.
- Case Description: Kratz, Henry, 43 years old, fatally cut with knife at 2504 Wentworth Av., by his brother, Martin Kratz, who was intoxicated and beating his wife, when Henry interfered to protect her and angered Martin Kratz, who was arrested. 22d St. Station.
Date of Offense: May 8, 1880
- Victim Name: tobin, Minnie
- DefendantName: Tobin, John
- Address: 129 N Halsted St.
- Case Number: 129 N Halsted St.
- Case Description: Tobin, Minnie, 17 years old, knocked down with hammer and trampled to death, 129 N. Halsted St., by her drunken father, John Tobin, who was arrested and sentenced to twenty years in Joliet Penitentiary.
Date of Offense: July 21, 1881
- Victim Name: Wiliams, James
- DefendantName: Rohan, John
- Address: 11 Michigan
- Case Number: 11 Michigan
- Case Description: Williams, James, 40 years old, dock loafer, stabbed to death in front of Mrs. Feeney's saloon, 11 Michigan Av., by John Rohan, 27 years old, another drunken dock loafer, who escaped. Harrison St. Station.
Date of Offense: June 30, 1904
- Victim Name: Wallawick, Annie
- DefendantName: Waclavick, Stephen
- Address: 874 W 19th st
- Case Number: 874 W 19th st
- Case Description: Waclawick, Mrs. Annie, 27 years old, fatally shot, home 874 W. 19th St., by Stephen Waclavick, a former boarder who attempted to force his way into the house while intoxicated. He was arrested by Lieut. Johnson, of 23d Prect. Held to Grand Jury July 6, by Coroner's Jury. Plead guilty Sept. 22, 1904. Sentenced Sept. 26, by Judge Chetlain to thirty-two years in Joliet Penitentiary.
Date of Offense: April 12, 1920
- Victim Name: Bryan, Wm. C
- DefendantName: Griffin, J. Ellsworth
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Bryan, Wm. C. - Age 48 - Found shot to death in Room 1619 First National Bank Bldg. J. Ellsworth Griffin who also was found wandering around in alcoholic stupor confessed to having killed him during a quarrel over some business affairs. On Apr. 17th Griffin was held by the Coroner. 1st Prect. 10/6/20 Committed to Kankakee State Hosp. - Pam. 2/23/21 - Acquitted - Dever.
Date of Offense: October 31, 1920
- Victim Name: Bevins, Chester
- DefendantName: Norris, Off Joseph A.
- Address: Calumet Ave between 34th and 35th
- Case Number: Calumet Ave between 34th and 35th
- Case Description: Bevins, Chester - Age 32 - Shot to death in Calumet Ave., between 34th & 35th by officer Joseph A. Norris, of the 3d Pct. who was arrested and on 11/1/20 held by the Coroner. Norris was accompanied by a woman Anna Dixon with whom he was quarreling. The woman screamed when he slapped her face and when Bevins went to interfere, was shot by Norris, who was intoxicated. 3 Pct. 12/13/21 - Acquitted - Kersten.
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: May 29, 1919
- Victim Name: Koscezyna, Annie
- DefendantName: Koscezyna, Ignatz
- Address: 2924 Harvey st.
- Case Number: 2924 Harvey st.
- Case Description: Koscezyna, Annie - Age 28 - Shot to death at 2924 Hervey St. during a quarrel with her husband, Ignatz, who was intoxicated. Ignatz committed suicide. 25 Pct.
Date of Offense: June 25, 1920
- Victim Name: Kagon, Frank
- DefendantName: Kithridge, Ben W.
- Address: Erie & Clark sts.
- Case Number: Erie & Clark sts.
- Case Description: Kagan, Frank - Age 18 - Struck down and killed at Erie & Clark Sts., by an auto driven by Ben W. Kithridge, who was intoxicated. Speeded away and was captured at Lake Shore Drive and Ohio St. On 6/28 was held by the Coroner with Harry Linden as accessory. 28 Pct. July 1920 No Bills on both.
Date of Offense: October 2, 1920
- Victim Name: Seibert, Clarence
- DefendantName: Vanderberg, Henry J. Special O
- Address: Monroe & Clark sts.
- Case Number: Monroe & Clark sts.
- Case Description: Seibert, Clarence - Age 20 - Am. - Shot to death at Monroe & Clark Sts., at 11:00P.M., by Spec. Off. Henry J. Vanderberg, who was arrested and on 10/26/20 held by the Coroner. Vanderberg was intoxicated and when Seibert and two other young men could not answer his questions regarding some colored men, he began shooting. 1 Pct. 3/22/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Dever. Oct. 11 Smith, Ada - see other side of this page.
Date of Offense: February 19, 1916
- Victim Name: Winarski, Peter
- DefendantName: Meltzer, Ira J.
- Address: 434 S State St.
- Case Number: 434 S State St.
- Case Description: Winarski, Peter - Age 19 - Shot to death at 434 So. State St., (shooting gallery) by owner Ira J. Meltzer who was intoxicated. On 3/7/16 Meltzer held by the Coroner. 2 Pct. 10/28/16 Bond ftd. - Brothers. 11/4/16 to Joliet Pen. - Brothers.
Date of Offense: February 6, 1921
- Victim Name: Borkowski, Anton J.
- DefendantName:
- Address: 1437 W. 17th St.
- Case Number: 1437 W. 17th St.
- Case Description: Borkowski, Anton J. - Age 32 - Shot to death in front of 1437 W. 17th St. by an unknown drunken man who flourished a revolver when refused a drink. Was chased out of saloon and when followed by deceased, shot him. 17 Pct.
Date of Offense: February 10, 1924
- Victim Name: Butcher, Willie May "Willme He
- DefendantName: Herod, Will
- Address: 3123 Vernon ave.
- Case Number: 3123 Vernon ave.
- Case Description: Butcher, Willie May, alias Willme Herot - Age 34 - colored - Fatally cut on the arm, at home, 3123 Vernon Ave., by her common-law husband Will Herod, who came home drunk and quarreled with her. On 2/12/24 he was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. 3/17/24 Acquitted - Caverly.
Date of Offense: December 28, 1924
- Victim Name: Brazanski, Ludwiga
- DefendantName: Brazanski, John
- Address: 3159 Emerald ave.
- Case Number: 3159 Emerald ave.
- Case Description: Brazanski, Ludwiga - Age 47 - Fatally assaulted at about 4:30 P.M., in her home, 3159 Emerald Ave., by her husband, John Brazanski, who was drunk. On 1/13/25 he was held by the Coroner. 14 Dist.
Date of Offense: January 4, 1921
- Victim Name: Collins, Martin T.
- DefendantName: Groh, David
- Address: 55th st. & Racine ave.
- Case Number: 55th st. & Racine ave.
- Case Description: Collins, Martin T. - Age 38 - South Park Police Officer - Fatally injured ?/21 - at 55th St. & Racine Ave., when crushed between an auto driven by David Groh, and another standing auto. Groh, who was intoxicated, deliberately ran down Collins when the latter attempted to arrest him. On 1/4/24 Groh was held by the Coroner. 11 Pct. Mrs. Groh ind. Jan. 1921 - 1/17/22 Josephine Groh acquitted - Fisher. 2/1/22 Groh to Joliet Pen. - Fisher. 3/10/23 - Groh?s sentence affirmed by Supreme Court - McKinley.
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: January 20, 1924
- Victim Name: Holm, Harry
- DefendantName: Anderson, Halding
- Address: 1841 W. 59th st.
- Case Number: 1841 W. 59th st.
- Case Description: Holm, Harry - Age 28 - Am. - Shot to death at home, 1841 W. 59th St., by Halding Anderson., who was drunk. On 1/23/24 Anderson was held by the Coroner together with Knite Green and Nick Ledzuis s accessories. 11 Dist. Feb. 1924 No bills on Green and Ledzuis. 7/30/24 - Anderson case s/o - Lindsay.
Date of Offense: May 12, 1924
- Victim Name: Hartje, Frank
- DefendantName: Hare, Ewart
- Address: Fullerton & Sheffield aves.
- Case Number: Fullerton & Sheffield aves.
- Case Description: Hartje, Fred - Age 40 - While riding in auto on 5/12/24 at S.W. Corner of Fullerton and Sheffield Aves., an exploding tire caused the machine to overturn. The auto was under control of Ewart Hare, who, apparently, was intoxicated. On 5/27/24 Hare was held by the Coroner. 29 Dist. June 1924 No bill.
Date of Offense: August 31, 1924
- Victim Name: Hughley, Buelah
- DefendantName: Brown, Luther
- Address: 2631 S. Park ave.
- Case Number: 2631 S. Park ave.
- Case Description: Hughley, Buelah - Age 31 - Colored - Fatally shot in front of 2631 So. Park Ave. at 9:25 P.M. by Luther Brown, who was drunk and running amuck. On 9/3/24 Brown was held by the Coroner. 2 Dist. 12/20/24 - life in Joliet Pen. - Wells.
Date of Offense: November 30, 1924
- Victim Name: Hendricks, Charles
- DefendantName: Reesdr, Luke D.
- Address: Western ave. & Van Buren st.
- Case Number: Western ave. & Van Buren st.
- Case Description: Hendricks, Charles - Age 27 - Shot dead in the Met. ?L? Station at Western Ave. and Van Buren St., by the ticket agent, Luke D. Reesor, who claimed Hendricks took some money, but other witnesses say he was drunk. A bottle of gin almost empty was found in his booth. On 12/9/24 Reecor was held by the Coroner. 20 Dist. 1/9/25 - Acquitte d- McGoorty.
Date of Offense: December 28, 1924
- Victim Name: Janci, Mary
- DefendantName: Janci, John
- Address: 901 Cullerton st.
- Case Number: 901 Cullerton st.
- Case Description: Janci, Mary - Age 50 - Died from injuries received 12/28/24 at home, 901 Cullerton St., when she fell or was pushed off the ledge of a window where she took refuge from her husband, John Janci, who was drunk. On 1/8/25, Janci was held by the Coroner. 16 Dist. 6/6/25 - to Kankakee Insane Asylum. - McGoorty.
Date of Offense: August 5, 1921
- Victim Name: Kearney, Joseph
- DefendantName: Jones, Louis S.
- Address: Harrison st. and Western ave.
- Case Number: Harrison st. and Western ave.
- Case Description: Kearney, Joseph - Age 43 - Fatally injured 8/5/21 at Harrison St. and Western Ave., when struck by a taxi operated by an intoxicated chauffeur, Louis S. Jones, who, on 8/8/21was held by the Coroner. 18 Pct. 1/25/22 Bond forf. - Kersten. 9/9/22 - s/o - McKinley.
Date of Offense: April 8, 1923
- Victim Name: Kensis, Joseph
- DefendantName: Donovan, timothy A
- Address: 1951 Milwaukee
- Case Number: 1951 Milwaukee
- Case Description: Kensis, Joseph - Age 35 - Shot to death in his soft drink parlor, 1751 Milwaukee Ave., by two intoxicated police officers, Timothy A. Donovan, who, on 4/14/23, was held by the Coroner for manslaughter, and James E. Eonegan as accessory. On 4/9/23 Edward Weiland, Peter Linges, Joe Kliniche and Joseph D. hayes were also arrested as accessories and on 4/10/23 al lwere discharged by Judge Richardson and exonerated by the Coroner 4/14/23. 23 Dist. 11/28/25 - Donegan acquitted - Eller. 2/27/26 - Donovan to Joliet Pen. - Eller.
Date of Offense: September 4, 1921
- Victim Name: Leonard, Michael
- DefendantName: Dunn, Wm.
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Leonard, Michael - Age 67 - While driving east in 39th St. at Vincennes Ave., his auto was struck by another machine driven by Wm. R. Dunn, who was intoxicated. On 9/5/21 Dunn was held by the Coroner. 30 Pct. 2/7/22 Acquitted - P. Sullivan.
Date of Offense: March 12, 1924
- Victim Name: Law, Walter
- DefendantName: Gaertner, Belva
- Address: 50th St. and Forrestville Ave.
- Case Number: 50th St. and Forrestville Ave.
- Case Description: Law, Walter R. - Age 29 - Found shot to death at 1:30 A.M. in a Sedan at 50th St. and Forrestville Ave., a .32 cal. automatic pistol beside him in the auto. The gun and the auto found to be the property of Mrs. Belva Gaertner, who was soon after arrested at her home, 4809 Forrestville Ave., drunk and bloodstained. On 3/12/24 she was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 6/6/24 Acquitted - Lindsay.
Date of Offense: October 11, 1921
- Victim Name: Melody, James
- DefendantName: Patrolman Patrick A. Miskell
- Address: 4124 Dearborn st.
- Case Number: 4124 Dearborn st.
- Case Description: Melody, James - Age 24 - Fatally shot 10/11/21 in cabaret at 4124 Dearborn St., by Patrolman Patrick A. Miskell who was off duty and intoxicated. On 4/13/22 Miskell was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 3 Dist. 3/19/24 - Acquitted - Fischer.
Date of Offense: June 9, 1924
- Victim Name: Matt, Joseph
- DefendantName: Gebhardt, Elmer
- Address: Fullerton & Califronia aves.
- Case Number: Fullerton & Califronia aves.
- Case Description: Matt, Joseph - Age 36 - Died at St. Elizabeth?s Hospital from injuries received 6/9/24 at Fullerton and California Aves., where he was struck by a west-bound auto driven in the east-bound track by Elmer Gebhardt, who was drunk. On 7/31/24 Gebhardt was held by the Coroner. 25 Dist. 3/16/25 -s/o - Steffen.
Date of Offense: December 24, 1921
- Victim Name: McEwan, Henry
- DefendantName: Bailey, James
- Address: in his home
- Case Number: in his home
- Case Description: McEwan, Henry - Age 62 - Colored - Stabbed to death in his home by his step- son, James Bailey, during a quarrel. Bailey was intoxicated. On 12/26 he was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. Jan. 1922 No bill.
Date of Offense: April 4, 1922
- Victim Name: Peters, Mrs. Anna
- DefendantName: Meinshausen, Fritz
- Address: 1834 Maude Ave
- Case Number: 1834 Maude Ave
- Case Description: Peters, Mrs. Anna - Age 42 - Shot to death at 1834 Maude Ave., while visiting Mrs. Emma Meinshausen, by the latter?s husband, Fritz, who was intoxicated. On 4/8/22 Fritz was exonerated by the Coroner but on 4/25/22 was indicted by the Grand Jury. 29 Dist. 5/28/23 Disch for want of Prosecution - McKinley.
Date of Offense: December 9, 1921
- Victim Name: Sewald, John P
- DefendantName: Crowley, Timothy
- Address: 35th and Ashland
- Case Number: 35th and Ashland
- Case Description: Sewald, John P. - Age 72- Fatally stabbed 12/9/21 in saloon at 35th & Ashland Ave., while standing at the bar, by one Timothy Crowley, for no apparent reason. Crowley, who was badly under the influence of moonshine, claimed he knew nothing about it until the next day when told and then went to station and surrendered. On 12/20/21 he was held by the Coroner. 15 Dist. 7/10/22 to Joliet Pen. - Caverly.
Date of Offense: November 23, 1924
- Victim Name: Thompson, Robert A.
- DefendantName: Keif, Russell E.
- Address: Lunt ave. and Clark st.
- Case Number: Lunt ave. and Clark st.
- Case Description: Thompson, Robt. A. - Age 27 - Fatally injured at 3:00 A.M. at Lunt Ave. and Clark St., when his automobile was struck by another driven by Russell E. Keif, who appeared to have been drinking. On 11/24/24 Keif was held by the Coroner. 34 Dist. 4/21/26 - Acquitted - Ruch.
Date of Offense: December 12, 1924
- Victim Name: williams, Cecille
- DefendantName: Williams, Willie
- Address: 466 W Division
- Case Number: 466 W Division
- Case Description: Williams, Cecille - Age 29 - Colored - Shot to death at 11:55 P.M., at home, 466 W. Division St., by her husband, Willie Williams, who was drunk. On 12/13/24 Williams was held by the Coroner who also recommended arrest of Dominick Margentina as accessory for having sold him the moonshine. 29 Dist. Dec. 1924 No bill on Margentina who was arrested and turned over to the Sheriff on 12/18/24. 1/9/25 - Willie to Joliet Pen. - Lynch.
Date of Offense: June 7, 1921
- Victim Name: Kurtz, Joseph
- DefendantName: Brenzing, Louis
- Address: Canal and 17th sts.
- Case Number: Canal and 17th sts.
- Case Description: Kurtz, Joseph - Age 27 - Patrolman, 17 Pct. - Shot to death at S.E. Corner Canal and 17th Sts., by Louis Brenzing when he attempted to quell a fight between the latter, his brother Arthur Brenzing and an unknown man whom they had assaulted. The Brenzings were intoxicated. On 6/9/21 both were held by the Coroner, Arthur as accessory. 17 Pct. 10/19/21 Louis acquitted and Arthur Nolle Prossed - Fitch.
Date of Offense: October 14, 1925
- Victim Name: Bardoulas,(or Bartulas), Louis
- DefendantName: Carlisle, John G
- Address: Van Buren st and Western
- Case Number: Van Buren st and Western
- Case Description: Bardoulas, or Bartulas, Louis - Age 45 - Died at 7:00 P.M., from a fatal stab wound received at his bootblack stand at the S.W. corner of Van Burnen St. and Western Ave., by John G. Carlisle, who, on 10/20/25, was held by the Coroner. Carlisle was heavily instoxicated and Bardoulas refused to shine his shoes, telling him to go home. 20 Dist. 1/12/26 - Carlisle to Joliet Pen. - Brothers.
Date of Offense: September 9, 1927
- Victim Name: Bufford, William I
- DefendantName: John Graves
- Address: 311 E. 37th St.
- Case Number: 311 E. 37th St.
- Case Description: Bufford, Wm. I. - Age 45 - Colored - Fatally shot 10:45 PM., 9/9/27, in his smoke-shop at 311 E. 37th St., by John Graves, who was drunk Graves asked for a gun and Bufford showed him one; Graves started to walk away with it and Bufford grabbed for him and was shot. On 9/10/27 Graves was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. 12/19/27 - to Joliet Pen. - Kerner.
Date of Offense: April 23, 1926
- Victim Name: Chepulis, Lena
- DefendantName:
- Address: 4458 So. Honore ST.
- Case Number: 4458 So. Honore ST.
- Case Description: Chepulis, Lena - Age 28 - Fatally shot 11:45 PM, 4/23/26, in her husband's soft drink parlor at 4458 So. Honore St., by one of three unknown men who entered with caps pulled down, when she tried to stop him after he had fired two shots at her husband and wounded another man. The men were drunk. On 5/5/26 their arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 13 Dist.
Date of Offense: August 21, 1926
- Victim Name: Cantreu, Harold
- DefendantName: Lynch, Daniel
- Address: 222 E. 42nd St.
- Case Number: 222 E. 42nd St.
- Case Description: Cantrell, Harold - Age 25 - Shot to death at 11:42 PM at the wheel of his cab, in front of 222 E. 42nd St. by Daniel Lynch, who robbed him (while drunk). On 8/23/26 Lynch was held by the Coroner. His roommate Paul Whitehead was also held as accessory after fact. 3 Dist. 12/30/26 Lynch given life in Joliet Pen. and Whitehead case nolled prossed - Hopkins.
Date of Offense: December 15, 1927
- Victim Name: Carlson, Anna M
- DefendantName: Carlson, Charles
- Address: 3524 N Ashland
- Case Number: 3524 N Ashland
- Case Description: Carlson, Anna M. - Age 50 - Found dead at 1:15 PM, 12/15/27, in her home, 2nd Apt., 3524 N. Clark St., having been murdered sometime during the night previous by her husband, Charles Carlson, who stabbed, choked and finally beat her with a shovel during a violent drunken rage. On 12/15/27 Carlson was held by the Coroner. 31 Dist. 10/3/28 - to Joliet Pen. plea of mansl. - Normoyle.
Date of Offense: June 29, 1926
- Victim Name: Erikson, John
- DefendantName: Koski, Emil
- Address: 1248 Madison st.
- Case Number: 1248 Madison st.
- Case Description: Erickson, John -Age 41 - Stabbed to death at 11:40 PM, in his home, 1248 Madison St., by one Emil Koski, who, while drunk, slapped Mrs. Erickson and was put out. He returned 15 min. later, broke in the door and while again being ejected by Erickson, stabbed him. On 6/30/26, Koski was held by the Coroner. 19 Dist. 8/17/26 to Joliet Pen. - Kavanaugh.
Date of Offense: April 23, 1925
- Victim Name: Harris, Robt. L
- DefendantName: Robinson, Lucille
- Address: 3449 Federal St
- Case Number: 3449 Federal St
- Case Description: Harris, Robt. L. - Age 30 - Colored - Fatally shot at 3:30 AM in front of 3449 Federal St., while in his cab by Lucille Robinson, who was drunk and intended to shoot his fare. On 4/29/25 Lucille was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. 7/9/25 - Acquitted - Scanlan.
Date of Offense: November 21, 1926
- Victim Name: Mozier, Robert
- DefendantName: Mosley, John
- Address: 127 S. Sangamen St
- Case Number: 127 S. Sangamen St
- Case Description: Mozier, Robt. � Age 43 � Fatally shot at 3:50 PM, at 127 So. Sangamon St., by John Mosley, in the latter�s room, while he struggled with Mosley who had pointed a gun at him, while drunk, because he wouldn�t buy some moonshine. On 11/23/26 Mosley was held by the Coroner. 19th Dist. 4/2/27 � 14 years Joliet Pen. � Eller.
Date of Offense: August 1, 1927
- Victim Name: Malfait, Frank
- DefendantName: Allen, Hugh
- Address: 622 W. 26th St
- Case Number: 622 W. 26th St
- Case Description: Malfait, Frank � Age 46 � Fatally injured 8/1/27 in front of 622 W. 26th St. while on an auto truck which sideswiped an automobile. The driver of the truck, Hugh Allen, was, it is alleged, intoxicated. On 9/15/27 he was held by the Coroner. 14 Dist. Oct. 1927 No Bill.
Date of Offense: December 21, 1927
- Victim Name: Noonan, Frank
- DefendantName: Smith, Frank
- Address: 2355 W. Lake St.
- Case Number: 2355 W. Lake St.
- Case Description: Noonan, Frank - Age 55 - Fatally shot at 8:45 PM, 12/21/27, in his soft-drink parlor at 2355 W. Lake St. Claimed his assailant was Frank Smith, who, on a drunken condition, was refused admission by Noonan into his saloon and therefor shot him. On 1/9/28 the Coroner recommended Smith's arrest. Teletype 58849 Frank Smith - Walter McComb and Paul Swain wanted. 20 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: November 19, 1925
- Victim Name: Pihart, Elmer
- DefendantName: Pihart, Gustave
- Address: 1411 S. Kedvale ave
- Case Number: 1411 S. Kedvale ave
- Case Description: Pihart, Elmer � Age 4, and Frances � Age 6 Mo. � Shot to death at 8:20 AM, at home 1411 So. Kedvale Ave., by their father, Gustave Pihart, who committed suicide. Pihart had had several quarrels with his wife about his drinking and killed the children while she was out to a store. 21 Dist.
Date of Offense: March 20, 1925
- Victim Name: Stein, Morris
- DefendantName: Hanrahan, William
- Address: 508 S. Springfield ave.
- Case Number: 508 S. Springfield ave.
- Case Description: Stein, Morris � Age 60 � Died at the Mt. Sinai Hospital at 8:00 PM, from a skull fracture received at 6:30 PM, in front of a synagogue at 508 So. Springfield Ave., when his head struck the sidewalk following an assault on him by a drunk, Wm. Hanrahan. On 9/30/25 Hanrahan was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. 12/7/25 � Acquitted � McKinney.
Date of Offense: October 30, 1926
- Victim Name: Scott, Edward
- DefendantName: Tell, Rbt.
- Address: 3309 Vernon av.
- Case Number: 3309 Vernon av.
- Case Description: Scott, Edward - Age 49 - Colored - Fatally shot at 2AM, 10/30/26, in his home, 3309 Vernon Ave., by one Robert Tell, colored, who was drunk, when Scott ordered him to cease bothering Mrs. Scott after she had complained that Tell was asking for intercourse. On 11/5/26 Tell's arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Date of Offense: July 18, 1925
- Victim Name: walker, mollie
- DefendantName: Gillard, Edgar
- Address: 2156 lake st.
- Case Number: 2156 lake st.
- Case Description: Walker, Mollie - Age 35 - Colored - Shot to death at 1:55 AM, at 2156 Lake St., during a drunken quarrel, by Edgar Gillard, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 7/18/25. On 7/20/25 Gillard was arrested and held. 20 Dist. 12/1/25 to Joliet Pen. - Gemmill.
Date of Offense: March 25, 1927
- Victim Name: Weber, George
- DefendantName: Weber, George
- Address: 7522 Ridge Ave
- Case Number: 7522 Ridge Ave
- Case Description: Weber, George - Age 44 - Fatally stabbed at 3 AM, 3/25/27, in bedroom of 7522 Ridge Ave., home of John Weber, his uncle, when the two quarreled while heavily drunk. On 3/25/27 John Weber was held by the Coroner. 34 Dist. 6/25/27 - to Joliet Pen. - Miller.
Date of Offense: May 17, 1929
- Victim Name: Boyd, Jerome
- DefendantName: Sweeney, Wm.
- Address: 55th st. & Kimbark ave.
- Case Number: 55th st. & Kimbark ave.
- Case Description: Boyd, Jerome - Age 13 - Deceased and Robt. Hennell were instantly killed and Leroy Rousseau fatally injured at 55th St. and Kimbark Ave., when they were struck by an automobile driven by Wm. Sweeney, accompanied by Frank O'Dee, both of whom were drunk. They had stolen the machine. Sweeney was held by the Coroner for manslaughter and O'Dee for accessory to manslaughter and John Nelson, who had sold them gin before they stole the auto, was held for accessory to murder, in each case. 6 Dist. 7/3/29 - Nelson and O'Dee cases Nolle Prossed - Miller. 7/16/29 - Sweeney to Joliet Pen. - Miller.
Date of Offense: June 1, 1929
- Victim Name: Bennett, Joe
- DefendantName: Kelly, Ezell
- Address: 2551 Maypole ave.
- Case Number: 2551 Maypole ave.
- Case Description: Bennett, Joe - Age 32 - Colored - Fatally shot 8:35 PM, 6/1/29 at 2551 Maypole Ave., by Ezell Kelly, with whom he quarreled and stabbed while drunk. On 6/3/29 Kelly was booked for murder but was exonerated by the Coroner the same day. Case was not taken to the Mun. Court. 27 Dist.
Date of Offense: February 16, 1930
- Victim Name: Blaine, Rath
- DefendantName: Davitto, Barney
- Address: 2242 Wabash ave.
- Case Number: 2242 Wabash ave.
- Case Description: Blaine, Roth -Age 45 - Fatally shot at 1:12 AM, 2/16/30, in his home, 2242 Wabash Ave., by two intoxicated men who kicked in his door and when Blaine came at them with his gun, disarmed and shot him with the weapon. The men were traced to a beer flat in Wabash Ave. and finally their homes. Barney Davitto and Franklin Shew were booked for murder. On 2/27/30 Davitto was held by the Coroner for manslaughter and Shew exonerated. On 2/28/30 Shew was discharged by Judge Hayes. 3 Dist. 9/19/30 - Davitto to Joliet Pen. - Finnegan.
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: May 31, 1929
- Victim Name: Conley, John L
- DefendantName: Preuss, Ferdinand
- Address: 2431 Thomas st
- Case Number: 2431 Thomas st
- Case Description: Conley, John L. - Age 41 - Patrolman - Deceased, Patrolman Herbert Hagberg and a citizen, John Chorazek, were shot to death at 2:10 PM, 5/31/29, in passageway of 2431 Thomas St., with a shotgun by Ferdinand Preuss, who, drink crazed, ran amuck and shot at everyone on sight. The officers were sent to the Thomas St. address to investigate a reported shooting. As they peered into the darkened flat Preuss fired his pump shotgun thru the window. Patrolman Joseph J. Murphy, the third of the squad, and two other citizens were also dangerously wounded. Preuss escaped and the next day was found a suicide on the C&NW R.R. tracks in front of 4245 Kinzie St., decapitated by a railroad train. 30 Dist.
Date of Offense: August 26, 1929
- Victim Name: Czarnik, Paul
- DefendantName:
- Address: Irving Park blvd and Ridgeway av
- Case Number: Irving Park blvd and Ridgeway av
- Case Description: Czarnik, Paul - Age 47 - Fatally injured 8/26/29 at Irving Park Blvd. and Ridgeway Ave., by some unknown motor vehicle. He was drunk. Murder verdict. 34 Dist.
Date of Offense: September 14, 1930
- Victim Name: Carney, Joseph
- DefendantName: Brandon, Harry
- Address: 4326 Armitage av
- Case Number: 4326 Armitage av
- Case Description: Carney, Joseph - Age 30 - Fatally shot at 9:40 PM, 9/14/30, in 2nd fl., 4326 Armitage Ave., by one Harry Brandon, alias Barlow, who escaped. Carney was visiting a divorcee, Jean Marshall, whom he intended to marry 9/20, when Brandon, with whom she had kept company up to a month ago (for several years) came in in the afternoon, intoxicated, and it seems, found out for the first time about the other match. He left and came back in the evening armed with a .45 automatic and killed Brandon with out warning. 31 Dist. 11/2/30 Lulu Gregory, Flossie Black, and Elmer Farmer, arrested as accessories for sheltering Brandon. 11/6/30 all 3 discharged - Lyle.
Date of Offense: February 5, 1928
- Victim Name: debowski, Chester
- DefendantName: Zukos, Peter
- Address: Blue Island av and Leavitt
- Case Number: Blue Island av and Leavitt
- Case Description: Debowski, Chester - Age 15 Mo. - Deceased and three others were fatally injured on Feb. 5th at the S.W. corner of Blue Island Ave. & Leavitt St. when they were struck down by an auto driven by Peter Zukos, who, it is alleged, was drunk. On July 6th Zukos was held by the Coroner on four charges of manslaughter. 23 Dist. 3/11/29 - s/o - Rush.
Date of Offense: February 5, 1928
- Victim Name: Debowski, John
- DefendantName: Zukos, Peter
- Address: Blue Island and Leavitt
- Case Number: Blue Island and Leavitt
- Case Description: Debowski, John - Age 22 - Deceased and three others were fatally injured on Feb. 5th , at the S.W. corner of Blue Island Ave. & Leavitt St., when they were struck down by an auto driven by Peter Zukos, who, it is alleged, was drunk. On July 6th Zukos was held by the Coroner on four charges of manslaughter. 23 Dist. 2/15/29 - to Joliet Pen. - Rush - this case only. 11/6/29 - Affirmed by the Supreme Court.
Date of Offense: February 21, 1928
- Victim Name: Eatto, Tony
- DefendantName: Barone, Joseph
- Address: 9503 Ewing Ave.
- Case Number: 9503 Ewing Ave.
- Case Description: Eatto, Tony � Age 44 � Shot to death at 11:50 PM, 2/21/28, in front of his restaurant, 9503 Ewing Ave., by Joseph Barone, whom he attempted to shoot when they quarreled over payment for some wine. On 2/27/28 Barone was exonerated by the Coroner despite the fact that up to the time of the inquest he had not been apprehended. 9 Dist.
Date of Offense: September 11, 1929
- Victim Name: Elder, George
- DefendantName: Frazier, Bert
- Address: 71 E. 42nd St.
- Case Number: 71 E. 42nd St.
- Case Description: Elder, George - Age 16 - Colored - Fatally shot at 10:30 AM, 9/11/29, in his home, 71 E. 42nd St., by another Negro, Bert Frazier, who fired into the room thru a closed door. Deceased, his father and Frazier had argued over the Elder's paying room rent; Frazier, who had been drinking, elected to collect the rent for his common-law mistress with whom the Elders roomed. On 9/14/29 Frazier was held by the coroner. 5 Dist. 11/14/29 -to Joliet Pen. - Rush.
Date of Offense: August 28, 1928
- Victim Name: Falk, Eldred
- DefendantName: Falk, Arthur
- Address: 2643 N. Sayre Ave.
- Case Number: 2643 N. Sayre Ave.
- Case Description: Falk, Eldred - Age 22 - Shot to death at 2 PM, 8/28/28, in his home, 2643 N. Sayre Ave., with a shotgun, by his father, Arthur Falk, when he threatened to leave home on account of his father's repeated intoxication. On 8/28/28 Falk was booked for murder and on 9/7/28 held by the Coroner. 31 Dist. 11/22/28 - Acquitted - Normoyle.
Date of Offense: July 21, 1928
- Victim Name: Gayanski, Lena
- DefendantName: Gayanski, Joseph
- Address: 3620 Lowe Ave.
- Case Number: 3620 Lowe Ave.
- Case Description: Gayauski, Lena - Age 44 - Shot to death at 7:10 PM, 7/21/28 at the side door of her home, 3620 Lowe Ave., during a domestic quarrel with her husband, Joseph Gayauski who was intoxicated. Joseph committed suicide immediately thereafter. 19 Dist.
Date of Offense: May 17, 1929
- Victim Name: Hennel, Robert
- DefendantName: Sweeney, William
- Address: 55th & Kimbark Ave.
- Case Number: 55th & Kimbark Ave.
- Case Description: Hennell, Robt. � Age 12 � Deceased and Jerome Boyd were struck and instantly killed and Leroy Rousseau fatally injured, dying 5/19/29, by an automobile at 55th and Kimbark Ave. driven by Wm. Sweeney, accompanied by Frank O�Dee, both of whom were drunk. They had stolen the machine. Sweeney was held by the Coroner for manslaughter and O�Dee for accessory to manslaughter, and John Nelson, who sold them gin before they stole the car was held for accessory to murder, in each case. 6 Dist. 7/3/29 � Nelson and O�Dee cases Nolle Prossed � Miller. 7/2/29 � Sweeney to Joliet Pen. � Miller.
Date of Offense: May 31, 1929
- Victim Name: Hagberg, Herbert
- DefendantName: Prauss, Ferdinand
- Address: 2431 Thomas St.
- Case Number: 2431 Thomas St.
- Case Description: Hagberg, Herbert � Age 32 � Patrolman � Deceased, Patrolman John L. Conley, and a citizen, John Chorazek, were shot to death at 2:10 PM, 5/31/29, in passageway of 2431 Thomas St., with a shotgun, by Ferdinand Preuss, who, drink crazed, ran amuck and shot at everyone on sight. The officers were sent to the Thomas St. address to investigate a reported shooting and as they peered into the darkened flat Preuss fired thru the window with his pump shotgun. Patrolman Jos. J. Murphy, the last of the squad and two other citizens were also dangerously wounded. Preuss escaped and the next day was found a suicide on the W&NW R.R. tracks in front of 4245 Kinzie St., decapitated by a railroad train. 30 Dist.
Date of Offense: June 17, 1930
- Victim Name: jones, Humphrey
- DefendantName: Prachar, Joseph
- Address: 48th St. and Princeton
- Case Number: 48th St. and Princeton
- Case Description: Jones, Humphrey � Age 56 � Colored � Fatally assaulted (beaten up) at 5:25 AM, 6/17/30, at 48th St. and Princeton Ave., by three intoxicated white men after he and a companion had had some words with the latter which started the fight. On 6/18/30 Joseph Prachar and Ernest Wendling were held by the Coroner. 18 Dist. 9/19/30 � Prachar & Wendling were acquitted � Finnegan. 11/14/30 � Engstrom arrested � 11/18/30 murder changed to disorderly and case nolle prossed � Lyle.
Date of Offense: April 12, 1928
- Victim Name: Lindquist, Nels
- DefendantName: Stewart, Jack
- Address: 936 Fletcher st.
- Case Number: 936 Fletcher st.
- Case Description: Lindquist, Nels - Age ? - Shot to death 4/12/28 in rear of 936 Fletcher St., by one Jack Stewart, who was heavily intoxicated. Stewart was booked for manslaughter on 4/24/28 and on that date held by the Coroner on the same charge. 37 Dist. 8/27/28 - Acquitted - Miller.
Date of Offense: June 27, 1928
- Victim Name: manos, Nick; alias - Mavronati
- DefendantName: Matura, Jerry
- Address: 401 S. Halsted st.
- Case Number: 401 S. Halsted st.
- Case Description: Manos, Nick, alias Mavronatis - Age 35 - Shot to death in front of 401 So. Halsted St. at 4:10 AM, 7/27/28, by Jerry Matura, for no apparent reason. Matura, who was heavily intoxicated, went into a nearby restaurant, boasted he had �just got a Greek� and went to sleep. On 6/29/28 Matura was held by the Coroner. 26 Dist. 11/12/28 - 14 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Comerford.
Date of Offense: September 9, 1929
- Victim Name: Moesinger, Otto
- DefendantName: Grant Smith
- Address: 1431 So. State St.
- Case Number: 1431 So. State St.
- Case Description: Moesinger, Otto - Age 52 - Fatally assaulted with a fire axe at 8:50 PM, 9/9/29, in front of 1431 So. State St., by a drunken Negro, Grant Smith, with whom he quarreled. On 9/10/29 Smith was held by the Coroner. 2 Dist. 11/22/29 - life in Joliet Pen. - Lewis.
Date of Offense: October 21, 1929
- Victim Name: Martha, Thos. F.
- DefendantName: John T. Yagen
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Murtha, Thos. F. - Age 63 - Patrolman - Killed at the north approach to the Halsted St. left bridge, where he was detailed, by an auto driven by John T. Yagen, who, it is alleged, had been drinking. The bridge was about to rise. On 10/22/29 Yagen was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. 3/13/31 - Acquitted - Fisher.
Date of Offense: December 11, 1930
- Victim Name: Mannery, Roosevelt
- DefendantName: Robt. Lee Garrett
- Address: 4015 S. Parkway
- Case Number: 4015 S. Parkway
- Case Description: Mannery, Roosevelt - Age 32 - Colored - Stabbed to death at 11:25 PM, 12/12/30 in Apt. 21 - 4015 So. Parkway, during an argument with another Negro, Robt. Lee Garrett, about using indecent language. On 12/12/30 Garrett was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. Deceased came in apparently drunk and stabbed Garrett with a knife during the quarrel. 5 Dist. Dec. 1930 No Bill.
Date of Offense: February 24, 1928
- Victim Name: McGuire, Edward
- DefendantName: Joe Maurovich
- Address: 4523 Vincennes Ave
- Case Number: 4523 Vincennes Ave
- Case Description: McGuire, Edward - Age 54 - Patrolman. Shot to death at 8:40 PM, 2/24/28, in front of 4523 Vincennes Ave., by a drink crazed Negro, Paul Dobine, who had been threatening everyone around him with a Leuger Automatic. When McGuire approached to arrest him, Dobine shot him to death and was himself killed by Patrolman Joe Maurovich and Maurice Quinn. 51 Dist.
Date of Offense: March 8, 1930
- Victim Name: McCall, Hugh
- DefendantName: Charlotte McCall
- Address: 3565 Rhodes Ave
- Case Number: 3565 Rhodes Ave
- Case Description: McCall, Hugh - Age 55 - Colored - Stabbed to death with a butcher knife at 12:30 AM, 3/8/30, in the kitchen of his home, 2nd fl., 3565 Rhodes Ave., by his wife, Charlotte McCall, during a jealousy argument. The woman was drunk. On 3/8/30, she was held by the Coroner. 14 Dist. 6/6/30 - Verdict Not Guilty - Isaacs.
Date of Offense: March 20, 1928
- Victim Name: Pecore, Mike
- DefendantName: Marchese, Phillip
- Address: 610 S. Laflin st.
- Case Number: 610 S. Laflin st.
- Case Description: Pecore, Mike - Age 40 - Fatally shot 4:55 AM, 3/20/28, and Dom�k Russo killed, in a restaurant at 6:10 So. Laflin St., during a fight with Phillip Marchese who was drunk. On 3/31/28 Marchese was held by the Coroner in each case. 22 Dist. 8/14/28 - Nolle Prossed - David.
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: March 20, 1928
- Victim Name: Russo, Dominick
- DefendantName: Marchese, Phillip
- Address: 610 S. Laflin St.
- Case Number: 610 S. Laflin St.
- Case Description: Russo, Dominick - Age 35 - Shot to death at 4:55 AM, 3/20/28, and Mike Pecore also fatally wounded, in a restaurant at 610 So. Laflin St., during a fight, by Phillip Marchese, who was drunk. On 3/31/28 Marchese was held by the Coroner. 22 Dist. 8/14/28 - Acquitted - David.
Date of Offense: March 10, 1929
- Victim Name: Richter, Adolph
- DefendantName: Reilly, Frank
- Address: 3760 Ellis Ave.
- Case Number: 3760 Ellis Ave.
- Case Description: Richter, Adolph - Age 32 - Fatally shot at 12:20 AM, 3/10/29, in hallway of 3760 Ellis Ave., by Frank Reilly, who was held by the Coroner. Reilly, in an intoxicated condition, came there to see a man and deceased told him to leave and not cause a disturbance. Reilly said to Richter �come out here buddy I want to see you,� and when Richter did so, deliberately shot him without another word. 4 Dist. 6/17/29 - to Joliet Pen. - McGoorty.
Date of Offense: May 17, 1929
- Victim Name: Rousseau, Leroy
- DefendantName: Sweeney, Wm.
- Address: 55th St. and Kimbark Ave
- Case Number: 55th St. and Kimbark Ave
- Case Description: Rousseau, Leroy - Age 13 - Fatally injured 5/17/29 at 55th St. and Kimbark Ave., and two other boys, Robt. Hermell and Jerome Boyd killed, by an automobile driven by Wm .Sweeney, accompanied by Frank O�Dee, both of whom were drunk. They had stolen the machine. Sweeney was held by the Coroner for manslaughter, O�Dee as accessory, and one John Nelson, who had sold them gin before they stole the car was held for accessory to murder in each case. 6 Dist. 7/3/29 - Nelson and O�Dee cases nolle prossed - Miller. 7/16/29 - Sweeney - Nolle Prossed - Miller.
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: February 2, 1930
- Victim Name: Washington, George
- DefendantName: Washington, Verles
- Address: 4715 S. Federal St.
- Case Number: 4715 S. Federal St.
- Case Description: Washington, George - Age 44 - Colored - Died from a cut received at about 7 PM 2/2/30, in his home, at 4715 So. Federal St., by his son, Verles Washington who was drunk and abusing his mother. Deceased interfered and was set upon by his son. On 2/18/30 Verles was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. March 1930 No Bill.
Date of Offense: August 3, 1930
- Victim Name: Woods, Bertha
- DefendantName: Woods, William
- Address: 611 W. 26th St.
- Case Number: 611 W. 26th St.
- Case Description: Woods, Bertha - Age 46 - Shot to death at 7 PM, 8/3/30, in front of 611 W. 26th St., by her husband, William Woods, who left a note that she loved someone else better. Woods was out of employment and habitually intoxicated. He committed suicide by shooting himself. 19 Dist.
