Case Number: 7227
Thomas, Antonette - Age 36 - Committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid after her husband upbraided her for drinking moonshine. On 4/30/24, Fred Brill, who sold her the moonshine, was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 21 Dist. May 1924 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 29, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 29, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | residence of victim |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Suicide |
| Method of Killing | Alcohol poisoning |
| Weapon | self poisoning |
| Motive | victim committed suicide after husband "upbraided" |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Suicide |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | residence |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | suicide after husband "upbraided her fordrinkingMN |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Thomas, Antonette |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Brill, Fred |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 30, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| 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 |
