Case Number: 1823
Olson, Albert, 15 years old, fatally stabbed, 59 W. 15th St., by Richard Novack, 14 years old, who was arrested. 21st Prect. Olson died within two hours at County Hospital. Novack was sentenced to Pontiac Reformatory Nov. 28, by Judge Tuley. Taken to Pontiac Jan. 19, 1901, with recommendation by Judge Tuley that he be released at end of one year.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 17, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 17, 1900 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 59 W. 15th st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 59 W. 15th st. |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 59 W. 15th st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Olson, Albert |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County |
Defendant
| Name | Novack, Richard |
|---|---|
| Age | 14 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 17-Sep-00 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Location of Arrest | 59 W. 15th st. |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Tuley |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 19, 1901 |
| Length of Sentence | 1 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
