Case Number: 1373
Lauderbauer, Mennie, 47 years old, shot dead at 1336 W. 20th St. by her husband John who mistook her for a burglar. Ar. 23 pct. Exonerated by coroner's jury July 29, 07.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 23, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 23, 1907 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1336 W. 20th st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 1336 W. 20th st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1336 W. 20th st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Lauderbauer, Mennie |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Lauderbauer, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 29, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |