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John Quinn

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 22, 1903

Victim Details

Name

John Quinn

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Chicago

State

Date Of Death

1903-11-22

First Name

John

Last Name

Quinn

Last Updated

07/13/2026

Case Description

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Patrolman John Quinn, a 37-year-old white male, was a dedicated officer with the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the 41st Precinct. On November 21, 1903, while investigating a series of armed robberies and murders, he encountered a suspect named Gustave Marx at Greenberg’s saloon. Quinn, along with his partner Patrolman Blaul, had been tracking Marx, who was known to be involved in the notorious "Car Barn Murder" and other crimes. As Quinn attempted to arrest Marx, the suspect drew a re ...

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John Quinn

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 22, 1903

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