wired the body to same iron which he had brought in his car for
that purpose and drove to the Illinois River where he threw it into
the water. Wood's plan was to submit a ransom note to Nelson's
family xem after about a week had passedy and, when Nelson's dis-
appearance was first noted by a brother, he began urging them to
rais@ money in anticipation of a note, However, Wood became ax
suspect when witnesses came forwa rd who testified that they had
seen his automobile in Nelson s drive on the night of his dissappear
ance and, while he was being quastioned, officers searched his ca r
and EXEBEE discovered bloodstains, One of his suits was also found
to be bloody and after he had offered an alibi that did not stand
yp, Wood confessed that he had killed his best friend. Convicted
and sentenced to death, he was electroctued at Joliet Prison on
April 1h, 1939.
STAR DETECTIVE CASES #6, 1955. "A Friendly Case of Murder." Page
eae ‘ ; i ;
&. long article on Joliet elecs. filed in Ill - Nw - Ir, files.
wired the body to some iron which he had brought in his car for
that purpose and drove to the Illinois River where he threw it into
the watere Wood's plan was to submit a ransom note to Nelson's
family sxe after about a week had passedy and, when Nelson's dis-
appearance was first noted by a brother, he began urging them to
rais@ money in anticipation of a note. However, Wood became ax
suspect when witnesses came forwa rd who testified that they had
seen his automobile in Nelson s drive on the night of his dissappear
ance and, while he was being quastioned, officers searched his car
and BXESEB discovered bloodstains, One of his suits was also found
to be bloody and after he had offered an alibi that did not stand
yp, Wood confessed that he had killed his best friend. Convicted
and sentenced to death, he was electroctued at Joliet Prison on
April hs 1939
STAR DETECTLVE CASES #6, 1955. "A Friendly Case of Murder." Page
yack i
&e long article on Joliet elecs. filed in Ill - Nw - ltr, files.
wired the body to sane iron which he had brought in his car for
that purpose and drove to the Illinois River where he threw it into
the water. Wood's plan was to submit a ransom note to Nelson's
family stim after about a week had passedg and, when Nelson's dis-
appearance was first noted by a brother, he began urging them to
rais3 money in anticipation of a note, However, Wood became ax
suspect when witnesses came forwa rd who testified that they had
seen his automobile in Nelson's drive on the night of his dissapear:
ance and, while he was being quéstioned, officers searched his ca r
and BXESEE discovered bloodstains, One of his suits was also found
to be bloody and after he had offered an alibi that did not stand
yp, Wood confessed that he had killed his best friend. Convicted
and sentenced to death, he was electroctued at Joliet Prison on
April 1h, 1939.
STAR DETECTIVE CASES #6, 1955. "A Friendly Case of Murder." Page
$errong article on Jolict eleos. filed in Il ~ Nw - ltr, files.
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heer Elvin.-
Wood, a Socyean O14 white native of Morris, Ill., and his best friend
Abner Nelson, XRER@KASSXENA. had been inseparable since childhood,
They had attended the University of Wiséonsin together where both
majored in Agricultural Science and after their graduation both re-
turned to Morris and became farmers on land provided to them by
their parents. While Nelson remained single ,antxKKSAHSHIE assidi-
ously tended his land and prospered, Wood married, became the father
of two children and developed a reputation as a playboy who was con-=
stantly in debt. When the banks refused to lend him ee money, he
turned to Nelson who advanced him money for a time. ‘inally, it
appeared that the banks would foreclose on his farm and he became
desperate for a means of raising money to satisfy his indebtedness
to them. On the evening of Feb, 20, 1939, he went to Nelson's farm
where he had coffee and sandwiches with his friend, He then suggest<
ed that they ride into kxa town and, as they left the house, he
shot Nelson. He then went i eck. ~
prints from ever; he he Peace ched and? went Vinee creeds
expecting to finc Neeon | asaae Piuenaee aeons WAS still alive and,
while he pleaded for mercy, Wood shot him through the head, He
WOOD, Elvin.
Wood, a 39-year-old white native of Morris, Ill., and his’ best friend
Abner Nelson, XB¥ESHABAXEKA. had been inseparable since childhood.
They had attended the University of Wiséonsin together where both
majored in Agricultural Science and after their graduation both re=
turned to Morris and became farmers on land provided to them by
their parents. While Nelson remained single zntxKBRIMHOHIE assidi-
ously tended his land and prospered, Wood married, became the father
of two children and developed a reputation as a playboy who was con-
stantly in debt. When the banks refused to lend him more money, he
turned to Nelson who advanced him money for a time. Finally, it
@ppeared that the banks would foreclose on his farm and he became
desperate for a means of raising money to satisfy his indebtedness
to them. On the evening of Feb. 20, 1939, he went to Nelson's farm
where he had coffee and sandwiches with his friend. He then suggest-
ed that they ride into sum town and, as they left the house, he
shot Nelson, He then went back into the house » wiped his finger-
prints from ever that hb had touched an back outsid:
expecting to Find Wats dead. Creve, Netientaes stil. alive and,
while he pleaded for mercy, Wood shot him through the head. He
WOOD, Elvin
Wood, a 39-year-old white native of Morris, Tll,, and his best friend|
Aner Nel had been 4 @ sil
They had attended the University of Wiséonsin together where both
majored in Agricultural Science and after their graduation both re~
turned to Morris and became farmers on land provided to then by
their parents, While Nelson remained single zmbRSKIMGSK assidi-
ously tended his land and prospered, Wood married, becane the father
of two children and developed a reputation as a playboy who was con-
stantly in debt. When the banks refused to lend hin more money, he
turned to Nelson who advanced him money for a time, finally, it.
wppeared that the banks would foreclose on his farm and he became
desperate for a means of raising money to satisfy his indebtedness
to them. On the evening of Feb. 20, 1939, he went to Nelson's farm
where he had coffee and sandwiches with his friend.
t back, inte. thy
then we) e house, wiped his finger-
ing that ha had touch: ts Kk, out:
aiganr aSat MA,coueen eae bath oaLEESO,
he pleaded for mercy, Wood shot him through the head.
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