Case Number: 4128
Kanter, Martin - Age 20 - Fatally stabbed in front of 1057 Maxwell St. in a free-for-all fight. 8/23/16 Fred Novak held by the Coroner. 21st Pct. Aug. 1916 No bill on Novak.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 12, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 12, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1057Maxwell |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Konter, Martin |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Novak, Fred |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Aug-16 |
| 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 | August 23, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| 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 | August 1, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
