Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1901 — Verdict in Bosschieter Case. [ARTICLE]

Verdict in Bosschieter Case.

Walter McAlister, Andrew Campbell and William’’Death were found guilty of murder in the second degree at Paterson, N. J., on the charge of killing Jennie Bosschieter, a mill girl, who was drugged and assaulted by the trio. She was lured to a saloon, where “knockout drops” were given her in drink. The verdict, which carries with it a maximum sentence of thirty years in the penitentiary for each of the defendants, was reached as a compromise after four hours spent in the jury room. Acquittal was never considered. The jurors quickly agreed to discuss only the first and second degree penalties. •'