Case Number: 4792
Plys, Alexander - Age 12 - Shot to death at Penna R.R. right-of-way 136th St. between Ave. L. and Ave. K, by Spec. Det. C.C. Uppinghouse, who, on 8/12 was held by the Coroner. 9th Pct. 5/26/20 - s/o - Brentano.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 16, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 16, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 136th st. between Ave.L & Ave. K |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at Penna R.R. , right -of-way 136th st. between av |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at Penna R.R. , right -of-way 136th st. between av |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Plys, Alexander |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Upinghouse, C.C. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 9 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 12, 1918 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 26, 1920 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
