Case Number: 2371
Spizzirri, Anna, 23 ys. old. Shot and stabbed to death by her husband Antonio, at 2818 Lowe Av. who claims she first shot him during a quarrel. He is mortally wounded. 3 pct. Szizzirri arrested. Held by Coroner 9/25/09. 1-28-1910 - Acquitted Judge Barnes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 9, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 9, 1909 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2818 Lowe Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | in quarrel |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot and stabbed |
| Motive | quarrel |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Spizzirri, Anna |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Spizzirri, Antonio |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 9-Aug-09 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 25, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Barnes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 28, 1910 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
