Case Number: 4910
Riedel, Gladys - Age 5 - Instantly killed when struck by an auto at 22nd & Halsted Sts., machine driven by Tony Ruger, who on 8/15/16 was held by the Coroner. 22nd Pct. 11/20/16 Bond ftd. - Brothers. 4/14/17 - to Joliet Pen. - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 29, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 29, 1916 |
| Address | 22nd St. / Halsted St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | At 22nd St. / Halsted St. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At 22nd St. / Halsted St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Riedel, Gladys |
|---|---|
| Age | 5 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
Defendant
| Name | Ruger, Tony |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, wagon driver |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Jul-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 15, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 14, 1917 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
