Case Number: 301
Bierman, Herman, 27 yrs. street car conductor, shot dead on Chicago Southern Traction Co's car at 103d St. and Vincennes Road, by Joseph Schmell (Schmee), a passenger, who was arrested. 18th Prect. - Held by Coroner 2/16/10. Nov. 28, 1910, to Chester Asylum for Insane Criminals by Judge Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 15, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 15, 1910 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 103rd st and Vincennes Rd. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | on Chicago Southern Traction Co's car |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | on Chicago Southern Traction Co's car |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Bierman, Herman |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Schmell, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Feb-10 |
| Location of Arrest | 103rd st. and Vincennes r |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 16, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 28, 1910 |
| Outcome of Trial | Not guilty by reason of insanity |
