Case Number: 46
Abraham, Morris, shot dead in his saloon, Lake St. and Hermitage Av., by one of two robbers, who escaped. 28th Prect. 17 suspects arrested. Grey Osborne, alias Jones, Charles Davis, Bernard Bradley, and John Smith, or John Gordon arrested Dec. 9 for complicity, identified. Asst. Supts office. Gordon held without bail Dec. 13 by Coroner�s Jury. Harry Feinberg and Frank Logan, who shot Off. Heefe, Jan 5, 1905 were arrested and identified by witnesses as murderers of Abraham. Feinberg died Jan. 9, 1910 from wounds received in battle with police.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 3, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 3, 1904 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Lake st. and Hermitage Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in his saloon |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Abraham, Morris |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Gordon, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 9-Dec-04 |
| Location of Arrest | Asst Supts office |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 13, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Burglary |
