Today in Horror History - October 17, 1919 Chicago, Illinois Thomas Fitzgerald (39) is executed for the murder and sexual abuse of 6-year-old Janet Wilkinson (both pictured) WARNING: this article contains details
![Former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Fitzgerald passes away | Illinois State Bar Association Former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Fitzgerald passes away | Illinois State Bar Association](https://www.isba.org/sites/default/files/blog/u47347/TRFitzgerald%20%281%29.jpg)
Former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Fitzgerald passes away | Illinois State Bar Association
![JCA holds annual Chicago Regional Reunion at the law offices of Winston & Strawn | Joliet Catholic Academy JCA holds annual Chicago Regional Reunion at the law offices of Winston & Strawn | Joliet Catholic Academy](https://zy3bj2niipzp813u1qz16e55-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Chicago-Regional1.jpg)