Case Number: 4115
Krause, Max F. - Age 32 - Alleged to have been assaulted about March 7 - 1915 by a motorman on a So. Deering St. car. Jan. 14 - 1916 Coroner's Jury believe "blow was struck in self-defense." Address 10124 Escanaba Ave. 15 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 7, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 7, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | So. Deering st. street car |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | So. Deering st. street car |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Krouse, Max F |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, wagon driver |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 14, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
