Case Number: 5674
Anderson, John - Age 44 - This man was arrested at his home on 6/4/25 and when locked up was subject to fits ( and drunk) and removed to the County Hospital where he died from injuries received by assault. 9/4/24 Coroner=s Inquest testimony shows that two visitors assaulted him there when he refused to sign some papers. 19 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 4, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 4, 1924 |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | man was arrested at home, was locked up, then take |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | drunk victim-2 visitors assaulted him in jail when |
| Method of Killing | Other beating |
| Weapon | fatally assaulted died from injuries received by a |
| Motive | died from injuries given by 2 visitors who assault |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Multiple assailants |
| Location | man was arrested at home, was locked up, then take |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Anderson, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
