92 Cases Found:
Date of Offense: May 1, 1905
- Victim Name: Cummings, Serg't Richard
- DefendantName: HH, Gus
- Address: Washington St. near Dearborn
- Case Number: Washington St. near Dearborn
- Case Description: Cummings, Serg't. Richard, 42d Prect., died in Alexian Bros. Hospital. Run over while guarding wagons of Montgomery Ward & Co., on Washington St., near Dearborn, by Gus ###. Held by Coroner's Jury May 10. Indicted by Grand Jury July 12, 1902. Acquitted by Jury in Judge Kavanagh's court, Oct. 23, 1906.
Date of Offense: April 16, 1909
- Victim Name: Herman, Eliza
- DefendantName: Kumror, Henry
- Address: Wood & Huron st.
- Case Number: Wood & Huron st.
- Case Description: Herman, Eliza. 5 ys. old, Instantly killed when run over by a wagon at Wood and Huron Sts. drawn by Henry Kumror who was arrested and held for manslaughter by Coroner Apr. 16 - 09. 32d pct. 2/11/10 Bond forfeited. Tuthill. 11-22-1910 acquitted. Kavanagh.
Date of Offense: May 17, 1907
- Victim Name: Waixel, Sam
- DefendantName: Chamberlain, Fred
- Address: 47th st
- Case Number: 47th st
- Case Description: Waixel, Sam, 37 yrs., died, home 4550 Vincennes Av. Thrown from 47th St. car, May 17, in altercation with Fred. Chamberlain, who was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury, May 19, 1907. 10th Prect. Acquitted by jury in Judge McSurely's court. April 11, 1908.
Date of Offense: October 6, 1916
- Victim Name: Boyer, Percy
- DefendantName: Nooks, Myms "Boyer, Myrtle"
- Address: 3122 S. State
- Case Number: 3122 S. State
- Case Description: Boyer, Percy - Age 26 -(col) - Fatally shot at 3122 So. State St., by Myms Nooks, alias Myrtle Boyer, his common law wife, who on Oct. 7th was held by the Coroner. 5th Pct. 4/26/17 Acquitted. - Kersten.
Date of Offense: November 11, 1916
- Victim Name: Byrnes, Andry
- DefendantName: McNichols, Ges.
- Address: between Fulton & Lake Sts.
- Case Number: between Fulton & Lake Sts.
- Case Description: Byrnes, Andry - Age 24 - Shot to death at Union Park Court between Fulton & Lake Sts., by Ges. McNichols who on 11/29 was held by the Coroner. 29 Pct. 3/27/20 - S/o - Crowe.
Date of Offense: December 24, 1916
- Victim Name: Bertucci, Carcemelia
- DefendantName: Basile, Joseph
- Address: 812 Shotts St.
- Case Number: 812 Shotts St.
- Case Description: Bertucci, Carcemelia - Age 32 - Shot to death at 812 Shotts St., by Joseph Basile who escaped. Had been living with Basile's wife. 21 Pct. 3/22/17 Bacile arrested & turned over to the sheriff. 7/18/17 Basile acquitted - Kersten.
Date of Offense: July 4, 1918
- Victim Name: Bailey, Dave, Mrs.
- DefendantName: Chapman, Hattie
- Address: 24th St. & Michigan
- Case Number: 24th St. & Michigan
- Case Description: Bailey, Mrs. Dave - Age 37 (Col) - Stabbed to death in alley about 100 ft. south of 24th St., between Michigan and Indiana Aves. By Hattie Chapman, whose arrest Coroner recommended. 3 Pct. 10/20/21 Hattie Chapman & David Bailey brought back from Pittsburgh, Pa., turned over to sheriff. 4/29/22 Chapman to Joliet Pen. - McKinley, 5/18/21 - s/o - McKinley.
Date of Offense: September 29, 1918
- Victim Name: Burblicki, Katie "Stankowitz"
- DefendantName: Wolter, Joe
- Address: 812 W. 19th St.
- Case Number: 812 W. 19th St.
- Case Description: Burblicki, Katie - Age 38 - (alias Stankowitz, alias Wolter) Found in bedroom 812 W. 19th St., choked to death. On 10/8 Joe Wolter was held by the Coroner for murder and Sigmund Markunas was held as accessory. 17th Pct. November 1918 No bill - Markunas 12/19/18 - Wolter acquitted - Brentano. 12/18/18 - Markunas - Nolle Prossed - Brenano.
Date of Offense: January 16, 1919
- Victim Name: Badorf, Peter
- DefendantName:
- Address: 44th & Michigan
- Case Number: 44th & Michigan
- Case Description: Badorf, Peter - Age 42 - Fatally shot Jan. 16th at S.W. Corner 44th St. & Michigan Ave., by some unknown men who robbed him, placing him in an auto and leaving him at 48th & Ellis Ave. 4th Pct.
Date of Offense: February 7, 1919
- Victim Name: Banks, Sam
- DefendantName: Delige, Officer White
- Address: 43rd St. & Wentworth
- Case Number: 43rd St. & Wentworth
- Case Description: Banks, Sam - Age 31 - (Col) - Fatally shot at S.E. Cor. 43rd ST. & Wentworth Ave., by Officers Delige and White whom he attempted to shoot while being questioned. Officers exonerated.
Date of Offense: April 10, 1919
- Victim Name: Beatly, Rhodes
- DefendantName: Johnson, James
- Address: 2219 Park Ave.
- Case Number: 2219 Park Ave.
- Case Description: Beatly, Rhodes - Col. - 18 - Shot to death in front of 2219 Park Ave., by another colored man who followed him from a dance and deliberately shot him. On 4/22 Ray Jackson was held by the Coroner for murder and James (Johnson) Ballard & Robert Philipps held as accessories. 22 Pct. May 1919 No Bill on Ballard (Johnson). Ozzey Gregory, Ray Jackson & James Johnson indicted May 1919. 8/22/19 Gregory and Jackson acquitted - Guerin. 8/29/19 Johnson to Joliet Pen. Guerin.
Date of Offense: July 29, 1919
- Victim Name: Baker, Stanley
- DefendantName:
- Address: 544 E. 37th St
- Case Number: 544 E. 37th St
- Case Description: Baker, Henry - Age 33 - Fatally shot July 29, while sitting at his window, 2nd Fl. 544 E. 37th St., by unknown white rioters in a passing auto. On 9/11 Coroner recommended arrest and holdover of unknown rioters. 3 Pct. [RIOT CASE]
Date of Offense: September 5, 1919
- Victim Name: Bass, Samuel
- DefendantName:
- Address: 22nd and Union St
- Case Number: 22nd and Union St
- Case Description: Bass, Samuel - Age ? - col - fatally assaulted July 29th at 22nd & Union Sts. by a mob of white men during race rioting. On 9/18 Coroner recommended arrest and holdover of unknown assailants. 15 Pct. [RACE RIOT]
Date of Offense: November 24, 1919
- Victim Name: Boerst, William
- DefendantName: Weikus, John
- Address: 4158 S. Campbel ave
- Case Number: 4158 S. Campbel ave
- Case Description: Boerst, William - Age 28 - Poisoned by wood alcohol which he purchased in saloon at 4158 So. Campbell Ave. Soloonkeeper John Weikus and bartender Tony Keriz were held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 16 Pct. 2/9/24 - both S/O - Fitch.
Date of Offense: February 17, 1920
- Victim Name: Burcham, J.F.
- DefendantName: Putz, Richard
- Address: 203 N. Kedzie Ave
- Case Number: 203 N. Kedzie Ave
- Case Description: Burcham, J.F. - Age 63 - Fatally shot 2/17/20 in his toggery shop at 203 N. Kedzie Ave., by a juvenile, Richard Putz, who attempted to rob him. On 2/20/20 Putz was held by the Coroner and turned over to Juvenile Authorities. 22 Pct. 5/22/20 to Joliet Pen. for 14 years - Hebel.
Date of Offense:
- Victim Name: Bleyer, Clifford
- DefendantName: Randall, Mrs. Ruth
- Address: 3607 Lake Park Ave
- Case Number: 3607 Lake Park Ave
- Case Description: Bleyer, Clifford - Age 36 - Found shot to death in bed with Mrs. Ruth Randall, at 3607 Lake Park Ave. Coroner's verdict was that he was shot by Mrs. Randall who then committed suicide. 3 Pct.
Date of Offense: March 16, 1920
- Victim Name: Benz, Joseph
- DefendantName: Cesvar, Louis; alias Campa
- Address: 23 N. Sangamon St
- Case Number: 23 N. Sangamon St
- Case Description: Benz, Joseph - Age 35 - Throat cut at 23 N. Sangamon St. during an altercation with one Louis Cesvar, alias Campa, who was held by the Coroner 3/23/20 - 7/9/20 - to Joliet Pen - Scanlon.
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: May 2, 1920
- Victim Name: Blaka; alias Blauka, Rudolph
- DefendantName: Lindsay, George
- Address: 3484 Archer Ave
- Case Number: 3484 Archer Ave
- Case Description: Blaka, alias Blavka, Rudolph - Age 29 - Fatally shot 5/2/20 in saloon at 3484 Archer Ave., by one George Lindsay during a fit of despondency. Lindsay also wounded another man and then suicided. 16 Pct.
Date of Offense: May 20, 1916
- Victim Name: Czajkowski, John; alias: Chako
- DefendantName: Grisszkiewicz, LuKacz
- Address: 1358 Dean St
- Case Number: 1358 Dean St
- Case Description: Czajkowski, John, alias Chakowski, - Age 27 - Fatally assaulted 5/20 at some unknown place , front of 1358 Dean St. - 35 Pct., in drunken brawl. 5/24/16 Lukacz Grisszkiewicz held to Grand Jury by the Coroner. 32 Pct. June 1916 No bill.
Date of Offense: May 25, 1916
- Victim Name: Cox, Orin
- DefendantName: Krough, Rose Goldie Anderson
- Address: 765 Cottage Grove Ave
- Case Number: 765 Cottage Grove Ave
- Case Description: Cox, Orin, Age 29 - Shot to death in rear room of his saloon. 765 Cottage Grove Ave., by Rose Goldie Anderson Krough who on 5/25 was held by the Coroner. 23 Pct. June 1916 No bill.
Date of Offense: June 1, 1916
- Victim Name: Carlson, Nicholas
- DefendantName: Yomkey, Robert
- Address: 1340 W. Ohio St
- Case Number: 1340 W. Ohio St
- Case Description: Carlson, Nicholas - Age 24 - Fatally stabbed June 1st at rear of his home 1340 W. Ohio St., by Robert Yomkey who supposedly had come to visit Carlson's wife. On 6/9/16 Yanky was held by the coroner. 32 Pct. 1/3/17 Acquitted - Pam.
Date of Offense: September 20, 1916
- Victim Name: Corrigan, Hugh, Corcoran
- DefendantName: Kebarth, John
- Address: 412 S. Clark st.
- Case Number: 412 S. Clark st.
- Case Description: Corrigan, hugh, alias Corcoran - Age 42 - Fatally assaulted (kicked in stomach) on Sept 20th , in saloon at 412 So. Clark St., by John Kebarth who on 11/10 was held by the Coroner. Ges. White (col.) held as accessory. 2nd Pct. Nov. 1916 No Bills on both.
Date of Offense: October 7, 1916
- Victim Name: Cardinella, Wm.
- DefendantName:
- Address: 522 Aberdeen st.
- Case Number: 522 Aberdeen st.
- Case Description: Cardinella, Wm. - Age 23 - Fatally shot Oct. 7th at 522 Aberdeen St. by some unknown person or persons. 27 Pct.
Date of Offense: November 18, 1916
- Victim Name: Catalanetto, John
- DefendantName:
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Catalanetto, John - Age 26 - Shot to death while boarding a Belmont Ave. car at Belmont and Elston Ave. by an unknown man who escaped. 35th Pct.
Date of Offense: November 25, 1916
- Victim Name: Crupue, Frank
- DefendantName: Mozzurk, Fred
- Address: 1056 Polk st.
- Case Number: 1056 Polk st.
- Case Description: Crupue, Frank - Age 30-35 - Found shot to death in yard in rear of 1056 Polk St. 12/7/16 Fred Mozzurk and Lorenze Ronexozara held by the coroner. 21st Pct. 3/13/17 both s/o - Pain.
Date of Offense: March 15, 1917
- Victim Name: Carmody, Frank
- DefendantName: Galbraith, Clarence
- Address: 1500 W. Harrison st.
- Case Number: 1500 W. Harrison st.
- Case Description: Carmody, Frank - Age 26 - Fatally shot in saloon at 1500 W. Harrison St. , by Clarence Galbraith, who on 3/16/17 was held by the Coroner. 28 Pct. June 16, 1917 Galbraith was sentenced to Joliet Pen by Judge Pain.
Date of Offense: April 16, 1917
- Victim Name: Cali, Tony
- DefendantName:
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Cali, Tony - Age 40 - Shot to death at alley east of Larrabee St., on Elm St., by some unknown person or persons. 38 Pct.
Date of Offense: July 21, 1917
- Victim Name: Cousins, Walter
- DefendantName: McDonald, Eugene
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Cousins, Walter - Age 26 - Shot to death on north side of 12th St. 50 ft. west of Cicero Ave. (vacant lot). In. 7/31 Coroner recommended that Eugene McDonald be held when arrested and held. Martin Kane as accessory to murder. 31st Pct. Aug. 1917 No bill on Kane. 10/31/18 - both stricken off - Windes.
Date of Offense: October 9, 1915
- Victim Name: Spira, Bernard
- DefendantName: Berhoff, Michael
- Address: Chicago and Rockwell
- Case Number: Chicago and Rockwell
- Case Description: Spira, Bernard - Age 8 - Fatally injured 10/9/15 when struck by auto at Chicago Ave. & Rockwell Sts., machine driven by Michael Berhoff who on 10/23/15 was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 32 Pct. Nov. 1915 No Bill.
Date of Offense: October 9, 1915
- Victim Name: Swanson, Nelson
- DefendantName: Henderson, John
- Address: 37th and Wabash
- Case Number: 37th and Wabash
- Case Description: Swanson, Nelson - Age 60 - Fatally injured 10/9/15 when struck by auto at 37th & Wabash Ave. 10/19/15 John Henderson held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 5th Pct. Oct. 1915 No bill.
Date of Offense: December 24, 1915
- Victim Name: Spencer, Ges L
- DefendantName: Moder, Michael
- Address: Lake and St Louis
- Case Number: Lake and St Louis
- Case Description: Spencer, Ges. L. - Age 44 - Killed in auto accident at Lake St. & St. Louis Ave., Michael Moder exonerated by the Coroner. Indicted by March 1916 Grand Jury for manslaughter. 5/25/16 Moder acquitted - Brothers.
Date of Offense: December 5, 1918
- Victim Name: Tierney, Fannie
- DefendantName: Maher, Earl; Frank
- Address: 24th & Michigan Av
- Case Number: 24th & Michigan Av
- Case Description: Tierney, Fannie - Age 60 - Struck down and killed at 24th St. & Michigan Ave., by auto containing two men who speeded away. On 12/18 Earl and Frank Maher were brought back from Normal, Ill. and held by the Coroner. 3 Pct. 2/18/19 -both to Joliet Pen. for 14 years each. Kersten.
Date of Offense: June 30, 1919
- Victim Name: Williams, Uluis
- DefendantName: Johnson, Martha
- Address: 5152 S. LaSalle st.
- Case Number: 5152 S. LaSalle st.
- Case Description: Williams, Uluis - Age 25 - (Col.) - Shot to death in front of 5152 So. LaSalle St., by Martha Johnson who was held by the Coroner together with Alex Maulton as accessory, on July 2nd. 4 Pct. 2/4/20 both acquitted - Crowe.
Date of Offense: November 7, 1927
- Victim Name: Golonka, Mike
- DefendantName: Gode, Walter
- Address: Belmont Ave near Crawford Ave
- Case Number: Belmont Ave near Crawford Ave
- Case Description: Golonka, Mike - Age 35 - Struck and killed in Belmont Ave. near Crawford Ave., by an automobile driven by Walter Gode, who, on 11/23/27, was held by the Coroner. 27A Dist. Dec. 1927 No Bill.
Date of Offense: February 24, 1925
- Victim Name: Halper, Morris
- DefendantName: Eckfeldt, Theo.
- Address: 50th St in State St
- Case Number: 50th St in State St
- Case Description: Halper, Morris - Age 58 - Killed at 5:00 AM, about 100 ft. south of 50th St. in State St., by a Yellow Cab driven by Theo. Eckfeldt, who, on 2/25/25, was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 2/24/26 - Stricken Off - Steffen.
Date of Offense: September 6, 1926
- Victim Name: Hendrickson, Nels
- DefendantName:
- Address: Ann and Madison St.
- Case Number: Ann and Madison St.
- Case Description: Hendrickson, Nels - Age 40 - Killed at Ann and Madison Sts., as he alighted from a street car, by an unknown automobile containing three men, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 9/29/26. 19 Dist.
Date of Offense: September 18, 1926
- Victim Name: Hayden, Martin
- DefendantName: large touring car
- Address: 74th ST. and So. Chicago Ave
- Case Number: 74th ST. and So. Chicago Ave
- Case Description: Hayden, Martin - Age 77 - While crossing the street at the N.E. corner of 74th St. and So. Chicago Ave., was struck and killed by a large touring car which did not stop. 6 Dist.
Date of Offense: October 10, 1926
- Victim Name: Hickey, Rose
- DefendantName:
- Address: Hawthorne Place and Sheridan RD.
- Case Number: Hawthorne Place and Sheridan RD.
- Case Description: Hickey, Mrs. Rose - Age 36 - Fatally injured at Hawthorne Place and Sheridan Rd., while crossing the street, by a "vampire" auto. 31 Dist.
Date of Offense: October 1, 1927
- Victim Name: Hapla, Matt
- DefendantName:
- Address: 2129 W. Grand Ave.
- Case Number: 2129 W. Grand Ave.
- Case Description: Hoyda, Matt - Age ? - Killed in front of 2129 W. Grand Ave. by an unidentified auto which did not stop. 23 Dist.
Date of Offense: January 14, 1925
- Victim Name: Jackson, John
- DefendantName:
- Address: 59th and State
- Case Number: 59th and State
- Case Description: Jackson, John -Age 39 - Colored- Fatally injured at 5:30 PM, at 59th and State Sts. when struck down by an unidentified Ford auto which did not stop. 3 Dist.
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- DefendantName:
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Kindlyberger, Walter - Age 38 - Struck and killed at 6:52 PM, 12/1/27, in alley rear of 6627 Evans Ave., by a "vampire" auto which escaped. 5 Dist.
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- Victim Name:
- DefendantName:
- Address:
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- Case Description: Kostecki, Mary - Age 21 - Fatally injured 11/21/27 in front of 2642 Milwaukee Ave., when struck down by an automobile driven by J.W. Joy of 132 E. Hill St., Wabash, Indiana, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 8/8/28. 25 Dist. 12/13/29 Joy arrested and held on Coroner's mittimus. Dec. 1929 No bill.
Date of Offense: April 24, 1925
- Victim Name: Lawrence, Roy
- DefendantName:
- Address: 3907 S Halsted
- Case Number: 3907 S Halsted
- Case Description: Lawrence, Roy - Age 30 - While crossing the street in front of 3907 So. Halsted St., at 5:25 A.M., 4/24/25, he was struck and injured by a speeding auto which escaped. 12 Dist.
Date of Offense: October 13, 1927
- Victim Name: Martin, Frank
- DefendantName: Kohlus, Mrs. Willie
- Address: 3317 Calumet Ave
- Case Number: 3317 Calumet Ave
- Case Description: Martin, Frank � Shot to death at 5:30 PM, at 3317 Calumet Ave. during a quarrel with Mrs. Willie Kohlus, who was exonerated by the Coroner 10/19/27 as being justified. 2A Dist.
Date of Offense: October 19, 1927
- Victim Name: Mason, James H.
- DefendantName:
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Mason, James H. � Age 19 � Colored � Found at 12:30 PM, in his room (217) Vincennes Hotel, slouched in a chair, with one bullet wound thru the head and a gun at his feet, from which one shot had been fired. On 10/29/27 the Coroner�s Jury returned a murder verdict �by unknown person or persons.� 2A Dist.
Date of Offense: November 4, 1925
- Victim Name: Peterson, Geo.
- DefendantName: Rubeck, Albert
- Address: 8090 S. Chicago av.
- Case Number: 8090 S. Chicago av.
- Case Description: Peterson, George � Age 21 � Fatally injured 11/4/25 in front of 8090 So. Chicago Ave., when auto truck and automobile collided. On 11/7/25 Albert Rubeck, auto operator and Ray Grisso, truck driver, were exonerated by the Coroner. On 1/8/26 Rubeck was held to the grand jury in bonds of $5000.00 by Judge S. Trude. 7 Dist. 7/4/27 � DWP � (Rubeck) � Lindsay.
Date of Offense: December 25, 1925
- Victim Name: Pickantz, Gertrude
- DefendantName: Wolfson, Eugene
- Address: Division & Cicero av.
- Case Number: Division & Cicero av.
- Case Description: Pickartz, Gertrude � Age 63 � While a passenger in a Yellow Cab operated by Eugene Wolfson, she was killed at Division St. and Cicero Ave., when the cab collided with another auto. On 2/5/26 Wolfson was held by the Coroner. 24 Dist. 9/21/26 � s/o � Miller.
Date of Offense: January 1, 1926
- Victim Name: Palivik (Powlik) Catherine
- DefendantName: Ticawizh, Mike
- Address: 47th st. and St. Louis
- Case Number: 47th st. and St. Louis
- Case Description: Palivik, or Powlik, Catherine � Age 35 � Fatally injured in 47th St., 20 ft. west of St. Louis Ave., when auto in which she was riding struck a telegraph pole. On 1/2/26 Mike Ticawizh, the driver, was booked for Manslaughter. On 1/22/26 he was exonerated by the Coroner and 1/25/26 Discharged by Judge Hartigan. 13 Dist.
Date of Offense: August 14, 1927
- Victim Name: Pappas, John
- DefendantName:
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Pappas, John - Age 57 - Fatally injured 8/14/27 by an auto driven by some unknown person who escaped. 16 Dist.
Date of Offense: September 28, 1925
- Victim Name: Quinlan, Jeremiah
- DefendantName: Soraporu, Wm.
- Address: Foster av. & Clark st.
- Case Number: Foster av. & Clark st.
- Case Description: Quinlan, Jeremiah A. - Fatally injured at Foster Ave. and Clark St., when struck by an auto truck driven by Wm. Soraparu, who, on 9/29/25 was held by the Coroner. 33 Dist. Oct. 1925 No Bill.
Date of Offense: August 29, 1925
- Victim Name: Ryan, Edward
- DefendantName: Weibel, Joseph
- Address: 74th & Halsted
- Case Number: 74th & Halsted
- Case Description: Ryan, Edward - Age 45 - Fatally injured 8/29/25 at 74th and Halsted Sts., when struck by a speeding auto which was abandoned two blocks away by the driver who escaped. On 9/1/25 Joseph Weibel was established as both owner and driver of the machine and was held by the Coroner. 1/30/26 - to Joliet Pen. - Rush.
Date of Offense: December 24, 1925
- Victim Name: Ramierez, Carlos
- DefendantName:
- Address: 90th & Burley
- Case Number: 90th & Burley
- Case Description: Ramirez, Carlos - Age 8 -While crossing Burley Ave. at 90th St., he was struck and killed by an unknown automobile which did not stop. 7th Dist.
Date of Offense: July 31, 1926
- Victim Name: Rothenberg, Hyman
- DefendantName:
- Address: 35th & Halsted
- Case Number: 35th & Halsted
- Case Description: Rothenberg, Hyman - Age 47 - Struck and killed at 35th and Halsted Sts. by an unidentified Ford coupe which escaped. 14th Dist.
Date of Offense: July 9, 1927
- Victim Name: Rodakovitz, Frank
- DefendantName: Freisinger, Bud
- Address: Keystone & Elston
- Case Number: Keystone & Elston
- Case Description: Radakovitz, Frank - Age 63 - Died from injuries received 7/9/27 at the SW corner of Keystone and Elston Aves. when he walked behind an auto truck and was struck by a trailer attached to same. On 7/16/27 Bud Freisinger, the driver, was held by the Coroner. 27A Dist.
Date of Offense: August 13, 1927
- Victim Name: Ree, Bessie
- DefendantName:
- Address: 16th & Wabash av.
- Case Number: 16th & Wabash av.
- Case Description: Ree, Bessie - Age 54 - Fatally injured 8/13/27 at the SW corner of 16th St. and Wabash Ave., by an unknown auto which did not stop. 1A Dist.
Date of Offense: November 25, 1927
- Victim Name: Ramierez, John
- DefendantName:
- Address: 92nd st. & Brandon
- Case Number: 92nd st. & Brandon
- Case Description: Ramirez, John - Age 40 - Died from injuries received 11/25/27 when struck by an unidentified auto while crossing 92nd St. at Brandon Ave. Arrest of unknown driver recommended by the Coroner 11/29/27. 7 Dist.
Date of Offense: January 4, 1925
- Victim Name: Schreuder, John
- DefendantName:
- Address: 22nd & Marshall
- Case Number: 22nd & Marshall
- Case Description: Schreuder, John - Age 57- Struck and killed at 4:45 AM, in Marshall Blvd., 100 ft. south of 22nd St., by an unidentified auto which made its escape. 18 Dist.
Date of Offense: May 13, 1925
- Victim Name: Stozar, Ethel
- DefendantName: Johnso, Andrew
- Address: 39th & Grand Blvd
- Case Number: 39th & Grand Blvd
- Case Description: Stozar, Ethel � Age 32 � Colored � Killed at 39th St. and Grand Blvd., when thrown from an auto underneath a motor bus. The auto in which she was riding was driven by Andrew Johnson, who caused same to collide with a safety island. On 5/23/25 the arrest of Johnson was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Date of Offense: June 14, 1927
- Victim Name: Smith, John H.
- DefendantName:
- Address: Root & State sts.
- Case Number: Root & State sts.
- Case Description: Smith, John H. � Age 35 � Colored � Fatally injured at the N.W. corner of Root and State Sts., by an unknown Ford Coupe which speeded up and escaped. 3 Dist.
Date of Offense: November 15, 1925
- Victim Name: Smith, Fred
- DefendantName:
- Address: 608 N. Wells st.
- Case Number: 608 N. Wells st.
- Case Description: Smith, Fred � Age 45 � Struck and killed 12:10 AM, in front of his home, 608 N. Wells St., by an unidentified automobile. The arrest of the driver was recommended by the Coroner on 11/19/25. 25 Dist.
Date of Offense: December 8, 1925
- Victim Name: Sims, Pinnie "Jennie Davenpor
- DefendantName:
- Address: 116th & Vincennes av.
- Case Number: 116th & Vincennes av.
- Case Description: Sims, Pinnie, alias Jennie Davenport � Age 65 � Colored � Found at 6:05 PM, 12/8/25, at 116th St. and Vincennes Ave., with a skull fracture. On 12/24/25 the coroner declared it an automobile death and recommended the arrest of the unknown driver. 9th Dist.
Date of Offense: January 17, 1926
- Victim Name: Smoohler, Bessie
- DefendantName: Messaro, Stephen
- Address: California & Potomac
- Case Number: California & Potomac
- Case Description: Smookler, Bessie � Age 32 � Struck and killed at 2:00 PM, at California and Patomac Aves., by an auto driven by Stephen Messaro, who was booked for manslaughter 1/17/26. On 1/18/26 he was exonerated by the Coroner and on 2/18/26 discharged by Judge Lynch. 23 Dist.
Date of Offense: January 28, 1926
- Victim Name: Smith, Bruce
- DefendantName:
- Address: 31st & California av.
- Case Number: 31st & California av.
- Case Description: Smith, Bruce � Age 20 � Colored � Fatally injured at 31st St. and Calumet Ave. when struck by an unidentified taxicab which failed to stop. 1/30/26 arrest of the driver was recommended by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Date of Offense: February 15, 1926
- Victim Name: Smith, Mary
- DefendantName: White, Edward
- Address: on Western av. Near a viaduct
- Case Number: on Western av. Near a viaduct
- Case Description: Smith, Mary � Age 65 � Fatally injured at Western Ave. near the N.W. R.R. viaduct, when struck by an auto driven by Edward White, who, on 2/16/26 was booked for manslaughter. On 2/17/26 he was exonerated by the Coroner and on 2/20/26 discharged for want of prosecution by Judge Gentzel. 20th Dist.
Date of Offense: February 5, 1926
- Victim Name: Seeber, Margaret
- DefendantName: Succiardi, Sam
- Address: Clybourn & Southport
- Case Number: Clybourn & Southport
- Case Description: Seeber, Margaret � Age 26 � Fatally injured 2/5/26 while a passenger in an auto driven by Jos. J. Borchardt, who also was killed, which was struck by a Deluxe Cab driven by Sam Ucciardi, at Clybourn and Southport Aves. On 2/5/26 Ucciardi was booked for manslaughter, on 3/6/26 exonerated by the Coroner and 3/11/ Disch. By Judge Luster. 29 Dist.
Date of Offense: February 25, 1926
- Victim Name: Spring, Sebasion S.
- DefendantName:
- Address: 84th & Halsted
- Case Number: 84th & Halsted
- Case Description: Spring, Sebastian S. � Age 62 � Struck and fatally injured at 84th and Halsted St., by an unidentified automobile as he alighted from a street car. Arrest of driver recommended by the Coroner. 10th Dist.
Date of Offense: February 27, 1926
- Victim Name: Sullivan, Patrick B.
- DefendantName:
- Address: Washington & Long av.
- Case Number: Washington & Long av.
- Case Description: Sullivan, Patrick B. � Age 65 � Fatally injured 2/27/26, while crossing Washing- ton St., at Long Ave., when struck by an automobile which escaped. 24 Dist.
Date of Offense: May 1, 1926
- Victim Name: Stevens, Minnie
- DefendantName: Betchuk, Carl
- Address: 33rd & State st.
- Case Number: 33rd & State st.
- Case Description: Stevens, Minnie � Age 22 � Colored � Fatally injured 5/1/26 at 33rd and State Sts., when struck by a Premier Cab operated by Carl Betchuk, who swerved to avoid a collision with another auto. On 5/6/26 Betchuk was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Date of Offense: May 17, 1926
- Victim Name: Shuron, Stephen "Surin"
- DefendantName: Richert, Hoseph W.
- Address: 4160 S. Archer ave.
- Case Number: 4160 S. Archer ave.
- Case Description: Shuron, or Surin, Stephen � Age 5 � Together with a little girl named Clarabelle Couyeow, were run over and killed in front of 4160 Archer Ave., by an auto truck while crossing the street. On 5/26/26 Joseph W. Richert was held by the Coroner. 15th Dist. June 1926 No Bill.
Date of Offense: June 20, 1926
- Victim Name: Sexton, Hazel
- DefendantName:
- Address: 83rd & Western (so)
- Case Number: 83rd & Western (so)
- Case Description: Sexton, Hazel - Age 32 - Struck and killed at 83rd St. and So. Western Ave. when struck by an unidentified automobile as she stepped from another machine. On 6/30/26 the Coroner recommended the arrest of the unknown driver. 10 Dist.
Date of Offense: September 6, 1926
- Victim Name: Shefcik, margaret
- DefendantName:
- Address: 70th & Racine ave.
- Case Number: 70th & Racine ave.
- Case Description: Shefcik, Margaret - Age 62, and Shefcik, Matthew - Age 63 (Sept. 8th) - Killed at 70th St. and Racine Ave. by an unidentified touring car which did not stop. Arrest of driver recommended by the Coroner. 9/9/26. 11 Dist.
Date of Offense: November 15, 1926
- Victim Name: Strohs, Sophie
- DefendantName:
- Address: 4322 Clarendon av.
- Case Number: 4322 Clarendon av.
- Case Description: Strahs, Sophie - Age 40 - Fatally injured in front of 4322 Clarendon Ave., when struck by an unidentified sedan which did not stop. 31 Dist.
Date of Offense: December 13, 1926
- Victim Name: Sowa, Thomas
- DefendantName:
- Address: Leavitt & Grand
- Case Number: Leavitt & Grand
- Case Description: Sowa, Thomas - Age 47 - Struck and killed at Leavitt St. and Grand Ave., by an unidentified automobile which escaped. 23 Dist.
Date of Offense: March 19, 1927
- Victim Name: Spencer, Dianna
- DefendantName:
- Address: Roosevelt & Morgan
- Case Number: Roosevelt & Morgan
- Case Description: Spencer, Danna - Age 40 - Died from injuries received 3/19/27 at Roosevelt Rd., 50 ft. west of Morgan St., when struck by an unidentified auto while waiting for a street car. 16 Dist.
Date of Offense: May 10, 1927
- Victim Name: Schuler, Max
- DefendantName: Funk, John W.
- Address: 3335 W. Addison st.
- Case Number: 3335 W. Addison st.
- Case Description: Schuler, Max - Age 32 - Killed in collision of automobiles in front of 3335 W. Addison St. On 6/9/27 John W. Funk was booked and on the same day held by the Coroner. 27A Dist. 11/25/27 - DWP - David.
Date of Offense: June 23, 1927
- Victim Name: Shulp, Mildred
- DefendantName: Forgue, Arthur
- Address: Campbell & Superior
- Case Number: Campbell & Superior
- Case Description: Shulp, Mildred - Age 6 - Death due to injuries sustained 6/23/27 when struck by an auto at N.W. corner of Campbell Ave. and Superior St. The driver, Arthur Forgue, was held by the Coroner. 23 Dist. July 1927 No Bill.
Date of Offense: July 18, 1927
- Victim Name: Starr, Joseph
- DefendantName: Gore, John
- Address: Garfield & Michigan
- Case Number: Garfield & Michigan
- Case Description: Starr, Joseph - Age 52 - Killed in Garfield Blvd., at Michigan Ave., when struck down by an auto driven by John Gore, colored, who was held by the Coroner on 8/24/27. 3 Dist. 10/21/27 - to Pontiac Ref. - Kerner.
Date of Offense: August 4, 1927
- Victim Name: Searles, John
- DefendantName: Lindsay, Louis
- Address: 4616 S. State st.
- Case Number: 4616 S. State st.
- Case Description: Searles, John - Age 29 - Colored - Killed in front of 4616 So. State St., while riding a motorcycle which collided head-on with an automobile which was driven by Louis Lindsay. On 9/27/27 Lindsay was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 6/22/28 - Acquitted - Kerner.
Date of Offense: August 20, 1927
- Victim Name: Stelow, Charles
- DefendantName: Jesinisk, Misk
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Stelow, Charles - Age 42 - Fatally injured 8/20/27 at 47th and Morgan Sts., when struck by an automobile. On 9/3 the driver's arrest was recommended by the Coroner. Misk Jesinisk who had been booked 8/22/27 for manslaughter was released by the Coroner and on 9/7/27 was discharged by Judge Padden. 12 Dist.
Date of Offense: September 3, 1927
- Victim Name: Stone, Wm. G.
- DefendantName: Gubin, Isadore
- Address: 4750 N. Monticello
- Case Number: 4750 N. Monticello
- Case Description: Stone, Wm. G. - Age 4 - Fatally injured 9/3/27 in front of 4750 N. Monticello Ave., when an automobile which Isadore Gubin had just cranked started and ran up on the sidewalk striking him. On 10/4/27 Gubin was held by the Coroner. 27 A Dist. Oct. 1927 No Bill.
Date of Offense: September 13, 1927
- Victim Name: Sweeney, Rbt.
- DefendantName: Arkus, George
- Address: 5420 W. Monroe
- Case Number: 5420 W. Monroe
- Case Description: Sweeney, Robt. - Age 6 - Fatally injured 9/13/27 in front of 5420 W. Monroe St., by an automobile driven by George Arkus, who, on 9/28/27 was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. Nov. 1927 No Bill.
Date of Offense: October 12, 1927
- Victim Name: Scheck, Peter
- DefendantName:
- Address: 53rd & Wells sts.
- Case Number: 53rd & Wells sts.
- Case Description: Scheck, Peter - Age 30 - Fatally injured 10/12/27 at the N.W. corner of 53rd and Wells Sts., when an unidentified automobile struck his own. Arrest of driver recommended 11/3/27 by the Coroner. 12 Dist.
Date of Offense: June 7, 1925
- Victim Name: weichman, estelle
- DefendantName: smagasz
- Address: sw corner of 22nd/halsted st.
- Case Number: sw corner of 22nd/halsted st.
- Case Description: Weichman, Estelle - Age 22 - Fatally injured at the S.W. Corner of 22nd and Halsted Sts., while attempting to board a street car, by an auto driven by Walter Smagasz, who escaped. He was later arrested and on 6/9/25 held by the Coroner. 16 Dist. 12/15/25 - to Joliet Pen. - Miller.
Date of Offense: February 20, 1926
- Victim Name: Weichelt, May
- DefendantName: Vilas, G.B.
- Address: Harlem Ave./C&NW R. R.
- Case Number: Harlem Ave./C&NW R. R.
- Case Description: Weichelt, Max - Age 34 - Killed at Harlem Ave.and the C.&N.W. R.R. when the auto which he was driving was struck by a railroad train. On 3/4/26 the Coroner held G.B. Vilas, division manager on a charge of manslaughter but wound not issue the message paper to enable the police to take him into custody. 27 Dist. April 1926 No Bill.
Date of Offense: November 16, 1927
- Victim Name: Wolf, Wm.
- DefendantName: Cleghorn, Wm.
- Address: 94th St. & S. Chicago Ave.
- Case Number: 94th St. & S. Chicago Ave.
- Case Description: Wolf, Wm. - Age 50 - Catapulted out of an automobile and killed at 94th St. and So. Chicago Ave. The driver Wm. Cleghorn, caused the machine to collide with an abutment. On 12/16/27 Cleghorn was held by the Coroner. 7 Dist. Jan. 1928 No Bill.
Date of Offense: February 27, 1927
- Victim Name: Wladziewski, Laddie
- DefendantName: Warczak, Geo.
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Wladziewski, Laddie - Age 20 - Killed at the N.W. corner of Division St. and Irving Ave., while riding in an auto with Geo. Warczak who caused the machine to collide with a light post and catch afire. On 3/21/29 Coroner recommended Warczak's arrest. 30 Dist.
Date of Offense:
- Victim Name: Zahn, Sophia
- DefendantName: Kliner, John
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Zahn, Sophia - Age 48 - Fatally injured 12/15/25 at Addison St. and Marmora Ave., while a passenger in a funeral auto which was struck by a truck driven by John Kliner, who was held by the Coroner on 1/6/26. 27 Dist. Jan. 1926 No bill.
Date of Offense:
- Victim Name: Zurawski, Anthony
- DefendantName:
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Zurawski, Anthony - Age 44 - Crossing the street at Racine and Milwaukee Aves. he was struck and killed by an unidentified automobile which did not stop. 22 Dist.
Date of Offense: June 25, 1930
- Victim Name: Deimel, Carl
- DefendantName: Harrington, Jack
- Address: 821 N. Clark St.
- Case Number: 821 N. Clark St.
- Case Description: Deimel, Carl � Age 34 � Death due to an injury to the head received 2 PM, 6/25/30, in his grocery store at 821 N. Clark St., when assaulted with a bottle during a quarrel with Jack Harrington, a food driver, over the return of some goods. On 7/7/30 Harrington was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 35 Dist. 9/9/30 � Bond Forf. � s/o � Finnegan. 2/6/31 Not Guilty � Finnegan.
Date of Offense:
- Victim Name:
- DefendantName:
- Address:
- Case Number:
- Case Description: Grvichich, Steve - Age 43 - 1548 Fullerton Ave. 36 Dist. Fatally injured 11/13/30 by a vampire auto. 4955.
Date of Offense: January 13, 1929
- Victim Name: Upchurch, Wayne
- DefendantName: Thorpe, Brutus
- Address: 416 N. Ashland Ave
- Case Number: 416 N. Ashland Ave
- Case Description: Upchurch, Wayne - Age 33 - Fatally injured at 2:30 AM, 1/13/29, at 416 N. Ashland Ave., when struck on the Thorpe, who escaped. On 1/10/29 Thorpe�s arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 29 Dist. 2/15/30 Brutus Thorpe arrested and held on Coroner�s Mittimus. Feb. 1930 No Bill.
