Case Number: 5378
Ulrey, William - Age 14 - Died from tetanus as result of being cut with a pair of grass shears, on 7/17, thrown at him by Nick Moga, gardener at Saddle & Cycle Club, Sheridan Road & Foster Ave. 7/24 Moga held by the Coroner. 44 Pct. 10/18/18 Stricken off - Kersten. 2/7/19 Moga suicided. 2/14/19 Cause abated.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 17, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 24, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Sheridan Road and Foster Ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Saddle and Cycle club |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Saddle and Cycle club |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Ulrey, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 14 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Moga, Nick |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 24, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 18, 1918 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
| Sentence Completed | Suicide, post conviction |
