Case Number: 3830
Herr, Alleta, Age 65 - Shot to death at 1510 Montrose Ave., by her husband Off. John J. Herr of T.D., who attempted suicide. 3/23/15 Herr held to G.J. by Coroner. 42nd Pct. 1/9/17 to Joliet Pen - Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 1, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 1, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1510 Montrese Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot to death |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Herr, Alleta |
|---|---|
| Age | 65 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Herr, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 42 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 23, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Fitch |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 9, 1917 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
