Case Number: 5091
Spira, Bernard - Age 8 - Fatally injured 10/9/15 when struck by auto at Chicago Ave. & Rockwell Sts., machine driven by Michael Berhoff who on 10/23/15 was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 32 Pct. Nov. 1915 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 9, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 9, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Chicago and Rockwell |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Spira, Bernard |
|---|---|
| Age | 8 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
Defendant
| Name | Berhoff, Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 23, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 1, 1915 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
