Case Number: 5239
Seibert, Clarence - Age 20 - Am. - Shot to death at Monroe & Clark Sts., at 11:00P.M., by Spec. Off. Henry J. Vanderberg, who was arrested and on 10/26/20 held by the Coroner. Vanderberg was intoxicated and when Seibert and two other young men could not answer his questions regarding some colored men, he began shooting. 1 Pct. 3/22/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Dever. Oct. 11 Smith, Ada - see other side of this page.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 2, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 2, 1920 |
| Address | Monroe & Clark sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Monroe & Clark sts. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Monroe & Clark sts. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Seibert, Clarence |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
Defendant
| Name | Vanderberg, Henry J. Special O |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 26, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Dever |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 22, 1921 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
