Case Number: 10564
Moesinger, Otto - Age 52 - Fatally assaulted with a fire axe at 8:50 PM, 9/9/29, in front of 1431 So. State St., by a drunken Negro, Grant Smith, with whom he quarreled. On 9/10/29 Smith was held by the Coroner. 2 Dist. 11/22/29 - life in Joliet Pen. - Lewis.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 9, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 9, 1929 |
| Address | 1431 So. State 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 1431 So. State St. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | victim assaulted with fire axe |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with blunt object, struck |
| Weapon | fatally assaulted with a fire axe |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | in front of 1431 So. State St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Moesinger, Otto |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Grant Smith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 10, 1929 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Lewis |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 22, 1929 |
| Length of Sentence | Life |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
