Case Number: 2955
Becker, Herman C. 41 yrs. fatally assaulted (fist) 601 W. Madison St. in July or Aug 1911 - by Harry Norman, a Soldier, who was arrested and Held by Coroner 3/30/12 - 27 Pct. May 1912, No bill by G.J.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 15, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 30, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 601 W. Madison st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Becker, Herman C. |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Norman, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 30-Mar-12 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 30, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 15, 1912 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
