Case Number: 5708
Berger, Mike - Age 45 - Fatally shot in front of 1455 W. Taylor St., where he was employed, by a night watchman, identified as John Caravetta, who, on 9/28/21, was held by the Coroner with Vincent Decemone, another watchman, as accessory. 17 Dist. 2/15/22 Desimone acquitted and Caravetta case Nolle Prossed - McKinley.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 25, 1921 |
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| Date of Death | September 25, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1455 W. Taylor St |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In front of 1455 W. Taylor St where he was employe |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In front of 1455 W. Taylor St where he was employe |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Berger, Mike |
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| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Caravetta, John |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 28, 1921 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | McKinley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 15, 1922 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
