Case Number: 44
Artman, Mrs. Emma, murdered, throat cut with razor, home 142 W. Madison St. by her husband, William V. Artman, who attempted suicide in same manner. Arrested. 27th Prect. Held by Coroner�s Jury Oct. 19, Sentenced Feb. 20, 1905 to Chester Penitentiary for Insane Criminals.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 9, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 9, 1904 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 142 W. Madison st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | throat cut with a razor |
| Method of Killing | Other stabbing, stabbing unspecified |
| Weapon | throat cut with razor |
| Motive | murder?attempt suicide |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Artman, Emma |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Artman, William V. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 9-Oct-04 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 19, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 20, 1905 |
| Outcome of Trial | Not guilty by reason of insanity |
