Case Number: 219
Bauder, Otto, 19 years old, died in Alexian Bros. Hosp. Shot by robbers in saloon 1820 N. Ashland Av., July 9. No arrests. 41st Prect. Marx, VanDine and Roeski arrested and indicted. Marx , Niedermier and VanDine sentenced March 24, 1904, Judge Kersten to hang April 22, Emil Roeski commuted April ### sentenced to life imprisonment in Joliet by Judge Kersten and to be taken #####.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 9, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 10, 1903 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 1820 N. Ashland Av. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 4 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Bauder, Otto |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Alexian Bros. |
Defendant
| Name | Roeski, Emil |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Crimanl - thief |
Police
| Precinct | 41 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 24, 1904 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Post Trial Information | Other |
