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December 30, 1920
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
State charges former Madison policeman Martin Lynaugh with first-degree murder in the killing of UW sophomore Carl Jandorf on May 28. Trial moved to Jefferson for Jan. 3 due to prejudice concerns.
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Charge Ex-Madison Officer
With First Degree Murder
MADISON—First degree murder is
the charge on which the state will
base its case, John S. Baker, assistant
attorney general, has announced
in connection with the trial of Martin
Lynaugh, former Madison policeman,
charged with killing Carl Jandorf, a
University of Wisconsin sophomore
from Grand Rapids, Mich., just previous to "Cap Night" last May 28.
The trial has been set for Jan. 3 at
Jefferson. Change of the place of
trial from Madison was made on motion of the defense because of alleged prejudice of students and citizens. The original time of trial was
to have been Nov. 6. The case will
be heard by Judge Grimm of the Jefferson county circuit court.
With First Degree Murder
MADISON—First degree murder is
the charge on which the state will
base its case, John S. Baker, assistant
attorney general, has announced
in connection with the trial of Martin
Lynaugh, former Madison policeman,
charged with killing Carl Jandorf, a
University of Wisconsin sophomore
from Grand Rapids, Mich., just previous to "Cap Night" last May 28.
The trial has been set for Jan. 3 at
Jefferson. Change of the place of
trial from Madison was made on motion of the defense because of alleged prejudice of students and citizens. The original time of trial was
to have been Nov. 6. The case will
be heard by Judge Grimm of the Jefferson county circuit court.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Charge
Policeman Trial
University Student Killing
First Degree Murder
What entities or persons were involved?
Martin Lynaugh
Carl Jandorf
John S. Baker
Where did it happen?
Madison, Jefferson
Story Details
Key Persons
Martin Lynaugh
Carl Jandorf
John S. Baker
Location
Madison, Jefferson
Event Date
May 28; Trial Jan. 3
Story Details
Former Madison policeman Martin Lynaugh charged with first-degree murder for killing University of Wisconsin sophomore Carl Jandorf just before Cap Night on May 28. Trial set for Jan. 3 in Jefferson due to alleged prejudice.