Case Number: 3636
Nelson, William - Age 36 - Col. - Fatally shot 4/19 at 38th & Indiana Ave., by Officer Joseph Norris when he fled from the officer and turned to fire at him. Norris was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 20, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 20, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Lincoln and Peterson Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Peterson Nursery |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | found murdered |
| Weapon | found murdered |
| Motive | found murdered in nursery |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Peterson Nursery |
| Number of Defendants | 6 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Guelzow, Fred |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Shiblaski, Walter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 6 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 25, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Petit |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 2, 1911 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of felony murder |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
