Case Number: 1091

Jackson, Fritz, 42 ys. old, Fatally assaulted Aug. 27th at Robey and 12th Sts. by two men who escaped. Frank Bergusa held Jan. 3, 1907. 21st Prect. Acquitted by jury in Judge Ball's court, April 12, 1907.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 27, 1906
Date of Death August 28, 1906
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 day
Address Robery & 12th st.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description at Robbery & 12th st.
Total Number of Victims 1
Location at Robbery & 12th st.
Number of Defendants 1

Victim

Name Jackson, Fritz
Age 42 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Bergusa, Frank
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 21
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision January 3, 1907
Trial Judge Ball
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence April 12, 1907
Outcome of Trial Acquitted

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