Case Number: 4496
Marrazzo, Angilina, Age 30; Gemo, Age 5; Altrovo, Age 3; Alberto, Age 2; Faagostino, Age 6 Mo. - Wife and children of Peter Marrazzo who cut their throats at their home, 850 So. Morgan St., and attempted suicide the same day but recovered and on 11/2 was held to G.J. by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 1/9/19 - to Chester Pen. for Criminal Insane - Windes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 1, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 21, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 850 S. Morgan st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in their home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | throats cut |
| Method of Killing | Thrown from a high place |
| Weapon | cut their throats, cut unspecified |
| Motive | suicide |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Suicide |
| Total Number of Victims | 5 |
| Location | in their home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Marrazzo, Angilina, Genro Altr |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Defendant
| Name | Marrazzo, Peter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Nov-20 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 2, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 9, 1919 |
