Case Number: 10121
Hardenburg, Ferdinand � Age 36 � Shot to death at 6:15 PM, 2/23/29, in his rooming house at 34 E. Oak St., by a roomer, Herman Krohn, an old friend, who alleged that deceased assaulted him with a gun which he took from him. The two men were drunk at the time and there were no witnesses. The weapon belonged to Hardenburg. 35 Dist. On 2/25/29 Krohn was held by the Coroner. 7/15/29 � Acquitted � McGoorty.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 23, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 23, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 34 E. Oak St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | In roomenghouse at 34 E. Oak St |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | victim assaulted by another roomer, both men drunk |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Shot to death |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In roomenghouse at 34 E. Oak St |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Hardenburg, Ferdinand |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
Defendant
| Name | Krohn, Herman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Feb-29 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 25, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McGoorty |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 15, 1929 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
