Case Number: 389
Cuthbertson, Joseph, 35 yrs., fatally shot, 178 Milton Av., by Magnus Kielberg saloon keeper at above place, who alleged that Cuthbertson, with two companions, assaulted and attempted to rob him. Cuthbertson died in Alexian Bros. Hospital Kielberg was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury, but was acquitted by jury in C.C. Dec. 23, 1898.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 17, 1898 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 17, 1898 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 178 Milton Av |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon @ 178 Milton Av. |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon @ 178 Milton Av. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Cuthbertson, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Alexian Bros. Hospit |
Defendant
| Name | Kielberg, Magnus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
