Case Number: 2552
Vivacqua, Alexander, 51 ys. old. Fatally assaulted in saloon at Polk & Harrison Sts. by Henry Levay, a cab driver who was arrested. 2 prect. Held by coroner's jury Dec. 28, 10. No bill by Grand Jury, January, 1911.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 26, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 26, 1910 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Polk and Harrison |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other beating |
| Weapon | fatally assaulted |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Vivaquaa, Alexander |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
Defendant
| Name | Levay, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, wagon driver |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 28, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 1, 1911 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
