Jennie Bosschieter (1883–1900) was a 17-year-old girl who was raped and murdered in Paterson, New Jersey, on October 19, 1900.[1] She was an early victim of the date rape drug chloral hydrate which caused her death. Her death received national news coverage and was described as "one of the most revolting [crimes] ever committed in New Jersey."
Paterson, New Jersey; October 20, 1900. The body of Jennie Bosschieter was found lying a short distance from the Wagaran bridge, on the Bergen side of the Paterson River at 5:30 o'clock this morning. The discovery was made by two milkmen. The head of the girl rested upon a jagged rock, and there was a fracture of the skull near the base of the brain.