Case Number: 6196
Heller, Ges. W. - Age 40 - Found shot to death in alley rear of 923 W. Madison St. Result of quarrel among booze runners. 10/9/22 Wm. Dillon was held by the Coroner as accessory and arrest of John Connors recommended. On 10/10/22 Wm. McDermott arrested for the murder and John Connors as accessory and both turned over to the Sheriff. Oct. 1922 No Bills on all 3. 19 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | October 17, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Address | 923 W. Madison |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Rear Alley of 923 W. Madison st. |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Rear Alley of 923 W. Madison st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | quarrel among booze runners |
Victim
| Name | Heller, Ges. W. |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
| Name | McDermott, Wm |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Jan-23 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 15, 1922 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
