Muno Murder

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Chicago Tribune, November 3, 1886; page 8

The Murder of Farmer Henry Muno

Strange Apathy of the Authorities at Rogers Park.

The Muno Murder and politics divided public interest in Rogers Park, yesterday, November 2, but little was done toward getting the murderer. No reward has been offered and very few officers are tracking the man. Public opinion still holds that John Goebel committed the crime. There are no further clews than those given yesterday, but those are deemed sufficient to make Goebel's flight very suspicious. The closest search, however, fails in finding any bloodstains in Goebel's room. He must, therefore, have removed all traces of the crime at a hydrant in the yard, if he was the murderer, before going to his room.

The detectives have been so negligent that they have not even opened Goebel's trunk, which remains locked in his room. It is not known that he opened it before leaving the house, but there might be something in it which would help to locate him now. As he is a stranger in this country, he would be likely to visit any one he might know. The funeral will be held Thursday.

Chicago Tribune, November 11, 1886, page 8

The Inquest at Rogers Park on the body of Henry Muno was concluded yesterday, November 10, 1886, afternoon. The finding of the jury was that the murder was committed by John Goebel, and they recommended that he be apprehended and held to the grand jury. Goebel is a young German who worked at Rogers Park and disappeared the morning of the murder. Her is believed to be in hiding not far from the scene of the murder. A reward of $700 is offered.