Case Number: 5809
Bair, John - Age 44 - Shot to death in front of 310 N. Morgan St., by Dewey Norman, Special Policeman for the C.M.& St. P. R.R., when he attempted to escape after having been placed under arrest for stealing a sack of potatoes from a frieght car. On 5/27/24 Norman was released by the Coroner but the latter recommended that the testimony be referred to the State=s Attorneyl. 19 Dist. Contiued 15 times in Mun. Ct. and on 9/25/25 held to G.J. $5000.00 by Judge Borilli and Indicted by October 1925 G.J. 12/16/25 - Acquitted - Rush.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 17, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 17, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 310 N. Morgan st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 310 N. Morgan st. |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 310 N. Morgan st. |
Victim
| Name | Bair, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Norman, Dewey |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 9 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 25, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Rush |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 15, 1925 |
| Date of Sentence | December 16, 1925 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
