Case Number: 2078
Raia, Biaggis, 37 years old, shot dead, front of his store, 100 Milton Av., by a gang of five Italians, two of whom were arrested. 38th Prect. George Fiorenzo, Vito Cape, and Colegro Lucicero arrested. Georgio Maggio, Callegro Montalbano and Pietro Merio indicted Dec. 15, 1905. Michael Armato arrested and acquitted by jury in Judge Kavanagh's court. Oct. 31, 1906.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 12, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 12, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 100 Milton Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | front of victims store |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead |
| Motive | no motive given |
| Description | Gang Killing |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | front of victims store |
| Number of Defendants | 7 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Raia, Biaggis |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Florenzo, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Nov-05 |
| Location of Arrest | at scene |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 7 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
