Case Number: 4525
Mollema, Martin - Age 15 - Fatally shot at 147 W. 103rd St., by Arie Craybeek, accidentally, while staging a "holdup." On Aug. 9th Craybeek was exonerated by the Coroner. 9th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 8, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 8, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 147 W. 103rd St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 147 W. 103rd St. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 147 W. 103rd St. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Mollema , Martin |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Craybeek, Arie |
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Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 9, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
