Case Number: 4362
Mussao, Peter - 29 yrs. Shot dead and set on fire by his wife Lena, alias Antonia, at 1011 Larrabee St.. She was arrested and held by Coroner 5/7/12. 38 Pct. 2/25/13 Acquitted - Cooper. 4/20/14 Stricken off - Walker.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 30, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 30, 1912 |
| Address | 1011 Larrabee st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot dead & set on fire |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot dead & set on fire |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Mussao, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Mussao, Lena "Antonia" |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 7-May-12 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Cooper |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 25, 1913 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
