Case Number: 1068
Jensen, Adolph, 21 yrs., fatally shot by robbers in saloon, 2120 W. North Av. and died in St. Elizabeth's Hospital. The robbers escaped. B.C. LaGross keeper of saloon, was shot dead by the robbers. 37th Prect. Neidemeier, Van Dine and Roeski arrested and indicted, Marx, Niedermeier and VanDine sentenced March 26, 1904, by Judge Kersten to hang April 22. [Marx, Niedermeier and VanDine hanged April 22, 1904].
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 2, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 2, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2120 W. North Av |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Jensen, Adolph |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Elizabeths |
Defendant
| Name | Niedermeir |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Precinct | 37 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 26, 1904 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
