Case Number: 7423
Ziegler, Herbert - Age 38 - Shot to death in 3rd apartment 518 Surf St., by Mrs. Cora Orthwein, who,on 3/8/21, was held by the Coroner. 30 Pct. 6/24/21 - Acquitted - Wilson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 1, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 1, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 518 Surf st. apt #3 |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in 3rd apartment at 518 Surf st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | patrolman shot questioning men |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | motive unknown |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Wounding or attempted murder of others |
| Location | in 3rd apartment at 518 Surf st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Zieger, Herbert |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Orthwein, Cora |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 8, 1921 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Trial Judge | Wilson |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 24, 1921 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Burglary |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
