Case Number: 4162
Koutny, Frank - Age 65 - Found in rear of his bird store at 3278 Archer Ave., with his throat cut. Eugene Hunt, a rival bird man, accused and was ordered arrested by the Coroner. 16 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 12, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 12, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3278 Archer ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | rear of bird store |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of bird store |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Koutny, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 65 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Hunt, Eugene |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Store or shop |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Jun-19 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
