Today in Wheeling History: May 26--Harry B. Christie and Thomas Kelly found guilty of murder in first degree of Wheeling Police Officer Joseph Glenn (1888).
Patrolman Joseph Glenn died on January 17, 1888, from gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier as he investigated a possible burglary near the intersection of 22nd and Market streets. Patrolman Glenn spotted two men acting suspiciously in an alley next to a private residence. The two men appeared to be trying to steal a horse. When Glenn approached the men, they opened fire, striking Glenn three times. The two suspects fled the scene.
Mayor C.W. Seabright offered a $1,000 reward to whoever could provide information leading to the arrest and lodgment of Glenn’s assailants. J.F. Meredith, H.J. Rickenbaugh, Porter Smith, and William C. Hadlan stepped forward and provided information that led to the arrests of Harry B. Christie and Thomas Kelly.
Both Christie and Kelley were convicted of Patrolman Glenn's murder and sentenced to life in prison. Both were later pardoned by Governor George W. Atkinson February 1, 1898.
Patrolman Glenn was 26 years old and single at the time of his murder. (https://rb.gy/uwhgh) (https://rb.gy/fh3fr)
Patrolman Joseph Glenn died on January 17, 1888, from gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier as he investigated a possible burglary near the intersection of 22nd and Market streets. Patrolman Glenn spotted two men acting suspiciously in an alley next to a private residence. The two men appeared to be trying to steal a horse. When Glenn approached the men, they opened fire, striking Glenn three times. The two suspects fled the scene.
Mayor C.W. Seabright offered a $1,000 reward to whoever could provide information leading to the arrest and lodgment of Glenn’s assailants. J.F. Meredith, H.J. Rickenbaugh, Porter Smith, and William C. Hadlan stepped forward and provided information that led to the arrests of Harry B. Christie and Thomas Kelly.
Both Christie and Kelley were convicted of Patrolman Glenn's murder and sentenced to life in prison. Both were later pardoned by Governor George W. Atkinson February 1, 1898.
Patrolman Glenn was 26 years old and single at the time of his murder. (https://rb.gy/uwhgh) (https://rb.gy/fh3fr)
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