Case Number: 108
Bretsler, Freda, 12 years old, death from poison given her in a glass of beer at the Butler House, Dr. Morset, who was arrested.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 3, 1889 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 3, 1889 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Butler House |
| Location Description | Butler House |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | poisoned |
| Method of Killing | Poisoned with drugs or other substance |
| Weapon | Death from poison |
| Motive | Poison her in a glass of beer at the Butler House |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Butler House |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Bretsler, Freda |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Morset, Dr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
