Case Number: 4628
Nicotera, Frank - Age 25 - Shot to death by Joe Brochato in latter's home 624 So. May St. where he had come to collect extortion money. 12/4/16 Brochato was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in self-defense. 21 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 2, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 2, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 624 S. May |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Nicotra, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
Defendant
| Name | Bracnato |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Mar-15 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 4, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
