Case Number: 2452
Thornroof, Victor, 34 ys. old. In company with several men, all of whom were drunk, he was either pushed or fell down at 48th St. & Oakley Av. breaking his neck. 20 prect. Charles Novy, John Sullivan, & Steve Cregileki held without bail Sept. 28, by Coroner's Jury. All and Robert Dichl acquitted in Judge Windes' court, Jan. 30, 1908.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 16, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 16, 1907 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 48 st and Oakley Av |
| Location Description | pushed or fell down at 48th st or Oakly Av |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | pushed or fell down at 48th st or Oakly Av |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Other accident |
Victim
| Name | Thornroof, Victor |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Novy, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 28, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 30, 1908 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
