Ruth Anna Johnson Wanderer

Death by Force

Ruth Anna Johnson Wanderer, a 21-year-old woman from Chicago, Illinois, met a tragic end on June 21, 1920. Ruth, who was pregnant at the time, was shot and killed during what initially appeared to be a robbery attempt. The incident occurred in the vestibule of her home in Lincoln Square, where she was returning with her husband, Carl Wanderer, after an evening out. Ruth's mother discovered the scene, finding Ruth with multiple gunshot wounds and Carl engaged in a struggle with a man in ragged cl ...Read More

Ruth Anna Johnson Wanderer (1898-1920) - Find a Grave Memorial

Ruth Anna Johnson Wanderer, age 21

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