Case Number: 981
Harris, Dr. Benjamin F., 39 years old, died in Post Graduate Hospital. Shot 2:30 P.M. Dec. 7 in Stock Exchange Building, by Amasa G. Campbell of Polar, Wis., who claimed that Harris had alienated the affections of his (Campbell's) wife. Campbell was arrested. First Prect. Held by Coroner's Jury Dec. 10, 1906. Feb. 29, 1908, sentenced to Joliet Pen. (manslaughter) by Judge Windes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 7, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 9, 1906 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Stock Exchange Building |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Stock Exchange Building |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Stock Exchange Building |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Harris, Dr. Benjamin F. |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Post Graduate Hosp. |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Defendant
| Name | Campbell, Amasa G. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 9-Dec-06 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 10, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 29, 1908 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
