Case Number: 2181
Sanders, Andrew, conductor - Chicago Great Western Ry., fatally shot and robbed by four tramps. James Johnson arrested and acquitted.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 1, 1894 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 1, 1894 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Sandres, Andrew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Johnson, James |
|---|---|
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Discharged |
