George Cohen, 1906
File
Identifier: B111.02.0002.0008
Abstract
In June of 1906, George Cohen (1883-?) shot and killed Robert Goodman, husband of his sister Lizzie. According to newspaper reports, Goodman was physically abusive to Lizzie and "ruined" her by ostensibly forcing her into prostitution (Goodman owned a "resort" at 1958 Market Street, and it is said that his wife Lizzie was an "inmate"). George Cohen suffered from tuberculosis, and after months of arguing with Goodman, shot him four times after Goodman beat Lizzie particularly harshly. Cohen's sentencing following the murder is unknown.
Dates
- 1906
Extent
From the File: 1 Items : legal document box
Scope and Contents
newspaper clippings regarding the murder of Robert Goodman, photocopies of newspaper clippings
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Denver. Center for Judaic Studies. Ira M. Beck Memorial Collection of Rocky Mountain Jewish History (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository