Case Number: 4382

Manelli, Giovani, 35 yrs. Found murdered, throat cut, Oak & Crosby Sts. Home in Holgate, Ohio. Murderer escaped. 38 Pct. Paul Brencato arrested in Holgate, Ohio, brought back and held by Coroner 3/18 for the murder. 1/17/14 - 15 yrs. Joliet - McDonald.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 21, 1913
Date of Death February 21, 1913
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description Oak & Crosby sts.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Fight
Total Number of Victims 1
Location Oak & Crosby sts.
Number of Defendants 1
Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest Yes
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Manelli, Giovani
Age 35 years
Gender Male
Race White

Defendant

Name Brencato, Paul
Gender Male
Race White

Police

Precinct 38
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 18-Mar-13
Time Between Crime and Arrest Weeks
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge McDonald
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence January 17, 1914
Sentenced to Joliet, Stateville

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