Case Number: 2975
Buck, C. 24 yrs. stabbed to death in Meat Market of Rothchild & Co. State & VanBuren Sts. by Bennie Bernstein who was arrested and held by Coroner 1/29/13. 1st Prect. - 6/12/13. Acquitted. Cooper.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 28, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 28, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | State & Van Buren Sts. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Meat Market of Rothchild & Co. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Child abuse |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Meat Market of Rothchild & Co. |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Buck, C. |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Bernstein, Bennie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Jan-13 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 29, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Cooper |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 12, 1913 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
