Case Number: 3876
Hansen, Andrew - Age 32 - Shot to death in saloon at 2944 Grand Ave., by the bartender Frank Cristas, who on Aug. 8th was held by the Coroner. 32nd Pct. 7/23/18 - to Joliet Pen. - Hopkins.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 21, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 21, 1917 |
| Address | 2944 Grand av |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hansen, Andrew |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Cristas, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 8, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Hopkins |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 23, 1918 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
