Case Number: 3478
Degrone, Antone - Age 52 - Fatally assaulted with some blunt instrument at 1814 So. Jefferson St., his home, by two unknown men during an altercation over some liquor he was selling. On 6/7/20 Paul Kramer was arrested but not fully identified and on 7/12/20 discharged in Municipal Court by Judge Holmes. 17 Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 5, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 5, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1814 S Jefferson st |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | vic killed over liquor he was selling |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Degrone, Antone |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Kramer, Paul |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 7-Jun-20 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Holmes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 12, 1920 |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant discharged |
