Case Number: 5297
Tarpinian, John - Age 25 - Shot to death in Mango Ave., 200 ft. south of Grand Ave., by Dick Serabian who on 2/23/16 was held by the Coroner. 37 Pct. 7/5/16 1 yrs. H.of C. - Turney.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 18, 1916 |
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| Date of Death | January 18, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Mango & Grand Av. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | shot to death Mango Av. 200ft. S. of Grand Av. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other felony murder, e.g. arson |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | shot to death Mango Av. 200ft. S. of Grand Av. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Tarpinian, John |
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| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Serbian, Dick |
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| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Apr-16 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 5, 1916 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 5, 1916 |
| Length of Sentence | 1 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
