Case Number: 3722
Grimm, Marie - Age 39 - Fatally shot at 750 So. Canal St., saloon by stray bullet from gun in hand of Wm. Taglia, alias Billy the Goat, who also killed Tony Agusto. On Oct. 24 was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 6/26/19 - Acquitted on (1) by Guerin. 11/7/19 - (1) s/o - Scanlon.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 22, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 22, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 750 So. Canal St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Organized Crime Indicators | def alias"Billy the Goat" |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Grimm, Marie |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Taglia, Wm, alias Billy the Go |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 24, 1917 |
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| Trial Judge | Guerin |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 26, 1919 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
