Case Number: 1259
Kracke, William. 20 ys. old. Shot dead while burglarizing drug store at 2459 State St. by Frank Nargeli the night clerk. 4 pct. Nargeli exonerated by Coroner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 25, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 25, 1909 |
| Address | 2459 State st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | drug store |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | victim burglarizing store |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | drug store |
| Type of Business | Drug store |
Victim
| Name | Kracke, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Nargeli, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store Clerk |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 25, 1909 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
