User:Auric/Car Barn Bandits
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| Founded | 1900s |
|---|---|
| Founded by | Gustave Marx, Harvey Van Dine, and Peter Neidermeier |
| Years active | 1903-1904 |
| Territory | Chicago |
| Membership (est.) | 3 |
| Criminal activities | Armed robbery, theft, murder |
| Allies | Emil Roeski |
The Car Barn Bandits were a criminal gang composed of Gustave Marx, Harvey Van Dine, and Peter Neidermeier. They attempted to rob a train but their plan went awry. They were captured after a massive effort and sentenced to hang after a long trial.
Robberies[edit]
The gang committed several small robberies, and eventually decided to rob a train.
Escape and Capture[edit]
The trio were eventually captured in the swamps near Liverpool, Indiana after a running all-day battle with Chicago police.
Trial and hanging[edit]
The trio were put on trial and convicted of first degree murder. During the trial, Niedermier attempted suicide by eating a box of matches and opening his veins.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ "Chicago Bandit Attempts Suicide". The Minneapolis Journal. 18 Apr 1904. p. 1. Retrieved 11 October 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
External links[edit]
- "Battle a Fierce One". The Waxahachie Daily Light. Waxahachie, Texas. 28 Oct 1903. p. 3. Retrieved 11 October 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Rushing Case of the Bandits". The Scranton Republican. 29 Nov 1903. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved 11 October 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- Insanity to be the plea The Pittsburgh Press - Dec 20, 1903
- "Car Barn Bandits Given Death Penalty". Mattoon Daily Journal. Mattoon, Illinois. 12 Mar 1904. p. 1. Retrieved 11 October 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Three Youths Were Hanged". Vancouver Daily World 22 Apr 1904, Page 1 (Full text via Newspapers.com.). Retrieved on 10 October 2015.
- "Car Barn Bandits are Buried". Chicago Daily Tribune 26 Apr 1904, Page 14 (Full text via Newspapers.com.)
- Case description Homicide in Chicago