Case Number: 1111
Kratz, Henry, 43 years old, fatally cut with knife at 2504 Wentworth Av., by his brother, Martin Kratz, who was intoxicated and beating his wife, when Henry interfered to protect her and angered Martin Kratz, who was arrested. 22d St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 19, 1882 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 19, 1882 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2504 Wentworth Ave. |
| Location Description | 2504 Wentworth Ave. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Knife (butcher knife) |
| Weapon | fatally cut with knife |
| Motive | victim stabbed while trying to stop def. From beat |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 2504 Wentworth Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Kratz, Henry |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Kratz, Martin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Location of Arrest | 22nd station |
| 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 |
