Case Number: 163
Becker, Mrs. Theresa, of 5017 Rockwell St., missing. Her husband, Albert August Becker, arrested, 19th Prect., on suspicion of having murdered her. Indicted by Grand Jury and turned over to Sheriff March 22, 1899. Found guilty by jury in Judge Stein's court, June 6, 1899. Executed by hanging, Nov. 10, 1899.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 25, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 25, 1899 |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Becker, Mrs. Theresa |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Becker, Albert August |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Stein |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
