Case Number: 4250

Locassis, Antonia, Age 51 - Shot to death on front steps of home at 1104 Cambridge Ave., by 2 men who escaped. 6/26/15 John Catalanatto arrested and held by the Coroner. 38 Pct. 7/7/15 Mike Catalanatto gave self up and held. 10/24/18 - John died - cause abated - Guerin. 10/24/18 Mike - Nolled.


Circumstances

Date of Offense June 12, 1915
Date of Death January 12, 1915
Address 1104 Cambridge ave.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description shot on front steps of home at 1104 Cambridge
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location shot on front steps of home at 1104 Cambridge
Number of Defendants 2
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Locassis, Antonia
Age 51 years
Gender Female
Race White

Defendant

Name Catalanatto, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Italian
Race White

Police

Precinct 38
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Escaped, arrested later
Date Defendant Arrested 26-Jun-15
Time Between Crime and Arrest Weeks
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 2

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision June 26, 1915
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge Guerin
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence October 24, 1918
Outcome of Trial Defendant died prior to trial

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