On April 30, 1924, the streets of Chicago were abuzz with grief as a crowd of approximately 5,000 people gathered to bid farewell to Wanda Stopa, a young and promising Bohemian lawyer. The day had been marked by two days of mourning, during which 15,000 individuals had paid their respects to the deceased at her humble home. Floral tributes were laid out in abundance, but the somber atmosphere was short-lived as the throng of mourners turned into a chaotic spectacle.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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