Case Number: 241
Bonzel, Richard B., colored, 34 yrs., died in Provident Hospital. Stabbed July 31, in Bonzel's room, 3146 Prairie Av., in quarrel, by Christopher Ford, colored, who was arrested. Held by Coroner's Jury Aug. 2. Sentenced Dec. 1, 1905, by Judge Barnes to Joliet Penitentiary.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 3, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 3, 1904 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Loop saloon, Blue Island, Ill. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | constable shot while raiding slot machine atsaloon |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | constable, shot dead?hile raiding slot machine |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Loop saloon, Blue Island, Ill. |
| Number of Defendants | 5 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Biederman, Julius Jr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Webber, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 8 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 20, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 20, 1905 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
