Case Number: 2155

Sigmond, William, died from assault committed on Ridgeland Av., near Dunning Asylum, by Charles Geisley, who was arrested.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 30, 1889
Date of Death September 30, 1889
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address Ridgeland Av., near Dunning Asylum
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description On Ridgeland ave. near Dunning Asylum
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Method of Killing Other beating
Weapon assault
Total Number of Victims 1
Location On Ridgeland ave. near Dunning Asylum

Victim

Name Sigmond, William
Gender Male
Race White

Defendant

Name Geitsy, Charles
Gender Male
Race White

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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