Case Number: 4240

Luleich, Otto, 50 yrs. - Died from injuries received in fight at 4245 Ashland Ave. James Gallagher & Chas. Eggleston wanted for murder. 20th Prct. 10/24/14 Gallagher brought back from Owego, N.Y. & held by the Coroner. 1/25/15 Gallagher acquitted - O'Connor.


Circumstances

Date of Offense June 4, 1914
Date of Death June 4, 1914
Address 4245 Ashland ave.
Location Description 4245 Ashland ave.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Fight
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 4245 Ashland ave.
Number of Defendants 2
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Luleich, Otto
Age 50 years
Gender Male
Race White

Defendant

Name Gallagher, James
Gender Male
Ethnicity Irish
Race White

Police

Precinct 20
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Out of state arrest
Date Defendant Arrested 24-Oct-14
Time Between Crime and Arrest Months
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 2

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision October 24, 1914
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Trial Judge O' Connor
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence January 25, 1915
Outcome of Trial Acquitted

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