Case Number: 6147
Gottlieb, Joseph - Died from burns received at 1024 Washburn Ave., while tending a moonshine still which exploded. On 8/23/24 the Coroner recommended the arrest of unknonw owner of still and shop. 16 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 15, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 15, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1024 Washburn Av. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Illegal Alcohol Producing still located at 1024 Wa |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Accidental death |
| Characteristics | moonshine still exploded & killed victim |
| Method of Killing | Burned |
| Weapon | burned following explosion of moonshine still |
| Motive | Moonshine still exploded, injuring victim |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Illegal Alcohol Producing still located at 1024 Wa |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | tended a moonshine still which exploded |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Gottlier, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Business Owner | Manufacturing business |
|---|---|
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Sep-24 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 23, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
