Case Number: 10625
Moguel, Henry, alias Escalona - Age 20 - Bandit: Shot to death at 6:15 PM, 12/17/30, at 3403 Southport Ave., a butcher shop, by the proprietor, Richard Seibold, whom he attempted to rob. On 12/18/30 Seibold was exonerated by the Coroner. 38 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 17, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 17, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3403 Southport Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Butcher shop |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | attempted robbery by the victime |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Shot to death, gun unspecified |
| Motive | Attempted robbery on the behalf of the victim |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Butcher shop |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Moguel, Henry-Escalona |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
| Name | Richard Siebold |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Store or shop |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 18, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
