Case Number: 244
Blue, Walter, colored, 38 years old, died in Englewood Union Hospital. Shot at 5 p.m.Oct. 10, in saloon 6106 State St., by Robert Newcomb, colored, who had previously shot and killed Mrs. Catherine Poore, colored, and Sergt. John P. Shine, of 17th Prect. Newcomb was arrested and held without bail Oct. 11 by Coroner's Jury. 12th Prect. Hanged Feb. 16, 1906.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 10, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 11, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 6106 State st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot in saloon |
| Motive | shot at 5pm in saloon |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Blue, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Englewood Union Hosp |
Defendant
| Name | Newcomb, Robert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 11-Oct-05 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 11, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 16, 1906 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
