Case Number: 4885
Rowe, John - 53 yrs. - Officer from 28th Pct. Shot dead while attempting to arrest 2 "L" bandits, on Wood St., at alley north of Madison St. 8/18/14 Michael Geary held by Coroner for murder together with Mrs. Gertrude Meine, Arthur McNally and Wm Dohney as accessories - 28th Pct. 10/30/14 Mrs. Meine acquitted and Geary given life term in Joliet Pen. - Tuthill. Oct. 1914 - No bill on Meine. 10/31/14 Doheny & McNally to Pontiac Ref. concurrent with Stevens case.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 6, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 6, 1914 |
| Address | Wood. St., north of Madison St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Wood St., north of Madison St. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Shot dead |
| Motive | Shot dead while attempting to arrest 2 "L" bandits |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Wood St., north of Madison St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Rowe, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Geary, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Aug-14 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 18, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Tuthill |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 30, 1914 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
