Case Number: 3362
Deckaro, Thomas, 51 yrs. Fatally injured 119 St. & Morgan St. by being struck by Benj. Ott with iron pipe. 2/27/13 - Ott exonerated by Coroner. 14 Pct. Re-arrested and held by Judge Courtney 3/12/13 - 5000.00 Bonds. May 1913 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 5, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 5, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 119 st. & Morgan st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 119 st. & Morgan st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 119 st. & Morgan st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Deckaro, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Ott, Benj. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 27, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| 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 | March 12, 1913 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
