Known as "Chicago's Suburban Gangster" and was the head of the "Jayne Gang". Chicago stable owner and horseman, who was believed to be involved in some of the most notorious unsolved crimes and mysterious disappearances in Chicago's history. He was believed to be apart of the Peterson-Schuessler murders in 1955. He was also suspected of being involved in the disappearance of animal lover and candy heiress, Helen Brach . In June, 1965, Cherie Rude, a riding instructor at his brother, George's stables, was killed by a bomb explosion when she tried to start George's car. George said the bomb was meant for him and blamed Silas, but Silas was never charged in the bombing. Silas was however convicted of conspiracy by hiring a hit man to murder his brother, George in 1970 and served six years in prison. Jayne also preyed upon girls who took riding lessons at his stables. He was protected by bribery and intimidation. He may have looked like an average cowboy, but he was a narcissistic sociopath who relied on his farm hands to do his bidding and formulated the plans to cover their horrible deeds. He passed away from leukemia at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elgin. Funeral services were held at Schmidt Funeral Home in Elgin. Jayne was survived by his wife, Dorothy. His remains were cremated and given to his wife.
Known as "Chicago's Suburban Gangster" and was the head of the "Jayne Gang". Chicago stable owner and horseman, who was believed to be involved in some of the most notorious unsolved crimes and mysterious disappearances in Chicago's history. He was believed to be apart of the Peterson-Schuessler murders in 1955. He was also suspected of being involved in the disappearance of animal lover and candy heiress, Helen Brach . In June, 1965, Cherie Rude, a riding instructor at his brother, George's stables, was killed by a bomb explosion when she tried to start George's car. George said the bomb was meant for him and blamed Silas, but Silas was never charged in the bombing. Silas was however convicted of conspiracy by hiring a hit man to murder his brother, George in 1970 and served six years in prison. Jayne also preyed upon girls who took riding lessons at his stables. He was protected by bribery and intimidation. He may have looked like an average cowboy, but he was a narcissistic sociopath who relied on his farm hands to do his bidding and formulated the plans to cover their horrible deeds. He passed away from leukemia at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elgin. Funeral services were held at Schmidt Funeral Home in Elgin. Jayne was survived by his wife, Dorothy. His remains were cremated and given to his wife.
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