Case Number: 7130
Satkowski, Bessie, alias Simanowicz - Age 41 - Found dead at home, 1528 N. Wood St., from effects of moonshine purchased from Tony DeFranco and Sam Cerro. On 4/22/24 DeFranco was held and the arrest of Cerro was recommended by the Coroner. 22 Dist. May 1924 No Bills on both.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 7, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 7, 1924 |
| Address | 1528 N. Wood St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | At home, 1528 N. Wood ST. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Accidental death |
| Method of Killing | Alcohol poisoning |
| Weapon | dead from effects of moonshine |
| Motive | found dead from effects of moonshine purchased fro |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At home, 1528 N. Wood ST. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | victim found dead from effects of moonshine |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Satkowski, Bessie (alias Siman |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Defranco, Tony |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 22, 1924 |
|---|---|
| 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 | May 15, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
