Case Number: 6396
Kelly, John - Age 50 - Died at St. Anthony?s Hopital from effects of moonshine. On 2/7/24 Gasper Clementi was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. O 1/23/24 John and Gus Draffkorn were arrested and on 2/7/24 exonerated by the Coroner. 17 Dist. 10/8/24 - Clementi - s/o - Lynch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 21, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 21, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Alcohol poisoning |
| Weapon | died from effects of moonshine |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | died from effects of moonshine |
Victim
| Name | Kelly, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St Anthony's Hos |
Defendant
| Name | Clementy, Gasper |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 7, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Lynch |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 8, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
