Case Number: 6755
Prehnal, Steve - Age 30 - Shot to death in basement of Cook?s Cold Storage House, 30 N. Green St., by some unknown person or persons who escaped. On 12/20/21 Ges. Bulcher & James Fredericks were held without bail and Max Neiman (as accessory) in $2000.00 bonds by Judge Prindiville. On 12/19/21 Gustave Koeppen also was arrested with above 3 and 12/20 Disch by Prindiville. 19 Dist. 1/22/22 Harry Auer arrested and on 1/23 held to G.J. without bail by Judge Prindiville. 7/11/22 all cases stricken off - Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 10, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 10, 1921 |
| Address | 30 N. Green St |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Cook's Cold Storage House, basement |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Cook's Cold Storage House, basement |
| Number of Defendants | 4 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Prennal, Steve |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Aver, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Jan-22 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 5 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 23, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Prindiville |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 11, 1922 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
