Stigmatized Properties in Chicago, Illinois, United States
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126 1/2 Pacific Ave
Chicago, IL, US
Woman shot to death: Hall, Kittie, prostitute, 35 yrs., shot dead, 126 1/2 Pacific Av., by Billy Hutchin- son, with whom she had been living and who was arrested. Harrison St. Station.
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1733 W. 106th Pl
Chicago, IL, US
Child shot to death: Hofsia, Maymie - Age 15 - Accidentally shot to death in kitchen of her home, 1733 @W. 106th Place, when her brother, William, dropped a revolver which he was cleaning. Revolver discharged upon striking the floor. William was exonerated by the Coroner. 10th Pct.
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215 W. 107th St
Chicago, IL, US
Woman poisoned: Nacarte, Frances - Age 24 - Died at the County Hospital from starvation "following a stricture of the esophagus." She was poisoned 4/28/25 at 215 107th St., with lye in coffee, supposedly by Stanley Martinkus, alias Martin. On 7/21/25 the coroner closed the case as "undetermined." On 7/29/25 Martinkus was arrested and on 8/5/25 discharged by Judge Schulman. 14th Dist.
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1342 W. 108th Pl
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Kay, Louis - Age 45 - Fatally shot 5:30 AM, 12/19/26, at front door of 1342 W. 108th Place, while delivering milk, by the occupant, Leroy Walker, a Negro, who shot thru the door with a rifle, supposing Kay to be some person who had been making practice of ringing his doorbell early in the morning for several weeks. On 12/31/26 Walker was held by the Coroner. 9 Dist. 6/27/27 - Acquitted - David.
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113 W. 113th St
Chicago, IL, US
Child shot to death: Schlieman, Wm. Jr. - Age 14 Mo. - Shot to death at 5:50 PM, 5/15/30, in his home, 113 W. 113th St., by his father, Wm. Schlieman Sr., who, in a fit of despondency over his debts, attempted to exterminate his entire family. He also dangerously wounded his wife and two children, whose recovery is doubtful. Schleman escaped and his arrest was recommended by the Coroner 6/12/30. 12 Dist.
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130 W. 114th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Delveaux, Jolin P. - Age 50 - Shot to death at 8:35 AM, in the kitchen of his home, 130 W. 114th St., by his wife, Marguerithe Delveaux, when he threatened her. On 9/24/26, the woman was exonerated by the Coroner. 9th Dist.
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2445 W. 116th St
Chicago, IL, US
Woman beaten to death: Colvin, Mrs. Ellen, died at her home 2445 116th St. from supposed effect of a beating received from her husband on June 12. Colvin was arrested.
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303 E. 116th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man beaten to death: Bartolami, Antonio - Age 55 - Fatally assaulted, sometime during the night, and found dead at 6:17 A.M., on sidewalk in front of 303 E. 116th St., foot of stairway, down which he was pushed by one Enrico Sangion, who first hit him with a piece of wood, when he returned after a moonshine party after all had retired.
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43 E. 117th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Bruton, Larmon A. - Age 33 - Colored - Fatally shot 1/28/22 at 43 E. 117th St., by Mrs. Nannie Freeman when he broke a window in kitchen of her home in attempt to break in. On 2/4/22 Mrs. Freeman was exonerated by the Coroner. 9 Dist.
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1887 W. 12th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man stabbed to death: Mish, Henry, fatally assaulted with hatchet, home 1887 W. 12th St., by his father in law, A.J. Britten, who was arrested. Mish died Jan. 6, 1889.
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3939 W. 12th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Sephus, Henry, alias "Big Sam" 39 yrs. "Col." Shot dead basement 3939 W. 12 St. by Jos. Campbell who was held by Coroner 11/14/13 - 26 Pct. 2-6-14 Campbell to Joliet for manslaughter - Burke.
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566 W. 12th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Nicastro, Tony - Age 30 - Shot dead in quarrel at 566 W. 12th St. by Anonia Di Capuss who on 2/1/15 was held by the Coroner for murder together with Mike Di Capuss, Carmion Di Capuss and Chas. Frasher as accessories. 21st Pct. Mar. 1915 No bills on Frasher & Mike & Carmen Di Capuss. 7/15/15 - Mike, Carmen, and Charles - Acquitted. - Goodwin. 8/7/15 Antonia Di Capuss to Joliet Pen for 14 years - Goodwin. 8/17/15 all 4 s/o - Thomson.
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1068 W. 13th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Bradford, Duncan - Age 45 - Colored - Shot to death at 12:03 PM, 10/27/29, on rear porch of 1068 W. 13th St., his home, by Patrolman Frank Gunn whom he attacked with an ice pick while resisting arrest. On 11/2/29 Gunn was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Dist.
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1210 W. 13th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Reed, Steve - Age 50 - Colored - Shot to death at 10:10 AM, in 1st fl. rear cottage 1210 W. 13th St., during an altercation with his wife by his step-son, Claude Anderson, when he threatened the latter's mother. On 12/31/26 Claude was booked and exonerated by the Coroner but on 1/21/27 he was held to the G.J. without bail by Judge Heller. 16 Dist. Jan. 1927 No Bill.
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1530 W. 13th St
Chicago, IL, US
Double homicide: Ousley, Etta - Age 26 - Colored- Shot to death at 9:00 AM, in the kitchen of her home, 1530 W. 13th St., by her husband, Fred Ousley, who also fatally shot his sister-in-law, Lelia Lesser, and escaped. On 3/18/25 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 16th Dist. Man killed: Davies, Harry - Age 39 - Colored - Fatally assaulted 8:20 AM, 5/18/28, in 3rd fl., rear 1530 W. 13th St., by Robert Rainey, where he called to see Mrs. Rainey who complained to her husband that Davies ha…
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1642 W. 13th St
Chicago, IL, US
Murder suicide: McComish, Agnes Age 50 Asphyxiated by gas at home, 1642 W. 13th St. by her husband, Daniel, who did so to commit suicide and take her life. Poverty stricken and suffering from cancer. 17th Dist.
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3533 W. 13th Pl
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Lee, Abe - Age 32 - Shot to death at 4:30 P.M., in the rear yard of his home, 3533 W. 13th Pl. while working on his automobile, by some unknown person or persons. 6/28/26, Abe Panter, Lillian Gillman and Abe Gillman were arrested. On 7/26/26 they were exonerated by the Coroner's verdict and on 8/17/26 all were discharged by Judge Jonas. 21 Dist.
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4023 W. 13th St
Chicago, IL, US
Murder suicide: Krighel, Mrs. Sarah - Age 50 - Fatally shot at 4023 W. 13th St., by her husband, Samuel, when she refused to withdraw her suit for divorce. Samuel committed suicide. 21 Dist.
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44 W. 13th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man killed: Prunty, James, killed by burglars in his home, 44 W. 13th St. Edward Warren, alias Fred Hall, arrested and sentenced March 24, 1894, to twenty years in Penitentiary. Thomas McNally, alias Burke, alias Wilson, and Charles Kurth, alias Arthur Murray, sentenced March 26, 1894, to life imprisonment in Joliet Penitentiary.
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647 W. 13th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man burned to death: Street, Edward - Age 52 - Colored- Died at the County Hospital from burns received 12/27/24 at home, 647 W. 13th St., said burns alleged to have been sustained during a quarrel with his wife, Zepora Street, when she threw gasoline upon him and set it afire. On 1/14/25 she was exonerated by the Coroner, but on 1/15/25 held to the G.J. without bail by Judge Allegretti. 16 Dist. 4/28/25 - Acquitted - Lynch.
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710 W. 13th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man stabbed to death: Brown, Joseph - Age 22 - Col. - Stabbed to death at 710 W. 13 St., by his sweetheart, Anna Eans, during a quarrel. On 10/29/20 Anna was exonerated by the Coroner. 17 Pct.
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812 W. 13th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Teyen, Andrew, 40 yrs., shot while in bed, 812 W. 13th St., by unknown young man, and died in County Hospital June 21. 21st Prect.
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1044 W. 14th St
Chicago, IL, US
Woman beaten to death: Hollis, Stella Age 28 Colored Fatally assaulted with a hammer at 1:40 PM, 11/2/30, in 2nd fl., rear of 1044 W. 14th St., by her common-law husband, Albert Harrison, or Harris, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 11/3/30. 22 Dist.
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1329 W. 14th Pl
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Ford, James -Age 32 - Accidentally shot to death in bedroom of 1329 W. 14th Place, by Thomas Krall in whose home it occurred. On 4/12/27 Krall was booked for murder. On the same date he was exonerated by the Coroner and on 4/14/27 discharged by Judge Allegretti. 16 Dist.
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1408 W. 14th St
Chicago, IL, US
Man shot to death: Curtis, Griffin - Age 34 - Colored - Fatally shot 5:05 AM, 12/10/27, in 1st fl. rear 1408 W. 14th St., his home, by Floyd Welch to whom he refused admission. Welsch had formerly lived with Curtis and made every effort to get in. Curtis insisted on keeping him out and Welsch shot him. 16 Dist. 2/6/28 - Noel Williams arrested. 2/7 held without bail - Finnegan. 8/3/28 - Acquitted - (Williams) - Miller.
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