Case Number: 2217
Smith, Henry, 32 years old, died in Mercy Hospital. Shot in saloon, 2128 State St., by William J. Jaeger, who was arrested and acquitted by jury in Judge Baker's court, July 25, 1900.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 16, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 16, 1899 |
| Address | 2128 State st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot in saloon |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Henry |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Mercy Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Jaeger, William J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Baker |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 25, 1900 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
