Case Number: 4725
Paul, Walter. 26 yrs. Shot dead in saloon of Jake Wetterkahn 3328 W. Chicago by Wm. M. Keith who was held by Coroner 10/18/13 - 30 Pct. 5/12/14 Keith acquitted - Walker. See back of card.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 16, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 16, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3328 W. Chicago |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Paul, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Keith, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 30 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 18, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Walker |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 12, 1914 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
