Case Number: 10913
Riggino, George, alias Holzward - Age 29 - Found shot to death at 3 AM, 10/12/29, in front of the Jefferson Park Hospital at 1416 Monroe St., where he had been carried by his partner (poolroom) Wm. Carey, after six masked men had entered their place at 1119 W. Madison St. and singled out Raggino from the others, all of whom were lined up against a wall. They escaped in an automobile. 26 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 13, 1929 |
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| Date of Death | October 13, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 1119 W. Madison st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | poolroom |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | victim singled out by 6 masked men, lined up again |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Mafia |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | poolroom |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Riggino, George (Holzward) |
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| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Jefferson Park |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
