Case Number: 26
Anderson, Nels, 26 yrs., died in Co. Hosp. From knife wounds received June 10, at 156 N. Sangamon St., by his brother, Andrew Anderson, who was arrested, 32nd Prect. Sentence Oct. 7, 1899, by Judge Baker to five years in Joliet Pen.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 1, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 1, 1899 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 156 N. Sangamon st. |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Anderson, Nels |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Siblings |
Defendant
| Name | Anderson, Andrew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Siblings |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Location of Arrest | 156 N. Sangamon st. |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Baker |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | 5 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
