Case Number: 4059
Klaus, Frank, 24 yrs. fatally shot Oct. 8 Samuel Maturis saloon Gault Ct. and Chicago Ave. by Samuel Maturis who was arrested. 38 Pct. Exonerated by Coroner Oct. 17-1911.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 8, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 8, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | Gault Ct. and Chicago |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Klaus, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
Defendant
| Name | Maturis, Samuel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Oct-11 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 17, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
