Case Number: 3125
Boerst, William - Age 28 - Poisoned by wood alcohol which he purchased in saloon at 4158 So. Campbell Ave. Soloonkeeper John Weikus and bartender Tony Keriz were held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 16 Pct. 2/9/24 - both S/O - Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 24, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 24, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4158 S. Campbel ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Boerst, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Weikus, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Nov-19 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Fitch |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 9, 1924 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
