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Case Description
Goldstein, Jacob - Age 45 - Struck and killed by an automobile at Patomac and Western Aves., the driver of which did not stop. On 7/21/28 the Coroner recommended the arrest of John Olinsky, colored. 30 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of offense |
July 13, 1928 |
| Date of death |
July 13, 1928 |
| Time between offense and death |
Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
|
| Address |
Patomac and Western Aves.
|
| Type of location |
Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
|
| Type of public place |
Street, sidewalk or alley
|
| Type of death |
Accident
|
| Type of accident |
Automobile accident
|
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
|
| Circumstances description |
Other
|
| Total number of victims |
1
|
| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
|
Victim
| Name |
Goldstein, Jacob
|
| Age |
45 years
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Other, european
|
| Victim/defendant relationship |
Not related by family
|
Defendant
| Name |
Olinsky, John
|
| Gender |
Male
|
| Race |
Black
|
| Ethnicity |
African American
|
| Defendant/victim relationship |
Relationship Unknown
|
Police
| Precinct |
30
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
Legal
| Date of coroner's decision |
July 21, 1928 |
| Outcome of coroner's judgement |
Recommended investigation/arrest
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
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