Case Number: 25
Amundson, Alfred, 24 years old, shot dead, 361 Austin Av., by Adolph Nelson, a carpenter contractor. The men quarreled over wages due Amundson from Nelson, who was arrested, 32nd Prect. He was sentenced to fourteen years in Joliet Pen. Dec. 28, by Judge Waterman.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 27, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 27, 1899 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 361 Austin Av. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | quarrel over wages |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | Quarreled over wages |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Amundson, Alfred |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Nelson, Adolph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Carpenter contractor |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Location of Arrest | 361 Austin Av. |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Waterman |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
