Case Number: 3105
Bowman, Andrew P. - Age 58 - Shot to death in his saloon at 447 W. 22nd St., by several auto bandits who entered with drawn revolvers with intent to rob. 15 Pct. 12/2/19 Nick Viana and Thos. Errics arrested by Homicide Squad and both indicted. Same on Sam Cardinelli and Leonard Crapo. 5/29/20 Viana and Errics sentenced to hang June 18, 1920 - Hebel. 7/15/20 Cardinelli sentenced to hang 10/14/20 and Viana sent. changed to life in Joliet Pen. Craps sent. to life in Joliet Pen. - Scanlon. [3/4/21 Cardinelli case affirmed by Supreme Court.] [12/10/20 Viana hanged in Co. Jail . 7/15/21 Cardinelli hanged at Co. Jail.]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 24, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 24, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 447 W. 22nd St |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon at address |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon at address |
| Number of Defendants | 4 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Bowman, Andrew |
|---|---|
| Age | 58 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Cardinelli, Sam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 2-Dec-19 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Scanlon |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 15, 1920 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
