Case Number: 3901
Haensel, Celia - Age 18 - Fatally shot at 524 N. Ashland Ave., by her husband Arthur E. who surrendered and on 2/20 was held by the Coroner. 24 Pct. 11/8/19 - Sentenced to hang Dec. 12-1919 - Pam. 4/28/20 sentence affirmed by Supreme Court - Crowe. On 11/19/20 hanged at the County Jail.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 4, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 4, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 524 N Ashland |
| Location Description | address |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | fatally shot |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Haensel, Celia |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Haensel, Arthur E |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 20, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Pam |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 12, 1919 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
