Case Number: 2043
Rollinger, Mrs. Theresa, 38 years old, found dead and burned in closet at her home, 186 Racine Av. Husband, Michael E. Rollinger, arrested and held by Coroner's Jury Dec. 22. Jury in Judge Gary's court found him guilty July 1, 1899 and affixed the death penalty. Executed Nov. 17, 1899. 40th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 16, 1898 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 16, 1898 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 186 Racine Av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Home 186 Racine found in closet |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | found dead and burned in closet |
| Method of Killing | Burned |
| Weapon | burned |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | Home 186 Racine found in closet |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Rollinger, Theresa |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Rollinger, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 40 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Location of Arrest | 186 Racine |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Gary |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Paroled, defendant released |
