Case Number: 3128
Brady, James H. - Age 45 - Died from wood alcohol poisoning. Alcohol purchased in saloon of Ralph Milwicz (also dead from same cause) who purchased same from Matthew Zimmerman, druggist, who, on 12/30 was held by the Coroner for mansl. 16 Pct. Jan. 1920 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 26, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 26, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Method of Killing | Poisoned with drugs or other substance |
| Weapon | died from wood alcohol poisoning |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Brady, James H. |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Zimmerman, Matthew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 30-Dec-19 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 30, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 15, 1920 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Burglary |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
