Case Number: 7693
Berkley, David - Age 43 - Shot to death at 2AM., 8/28/27, in rear yard of 7606 So. Morgan, by Wm. Flynn, who thought he was a burglar, but it seems Berkley was drunk and just wandering. On 8/28/27 Flynn was booked for murder but was exonerated by the Coroner and on 9/7/27 discharged by Judge Finnegan. 10 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 28, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 28, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 7606 S. Morgan |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | rear yard of 7606 S. Morgan |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | drunk and wandering; shot thinking he was burglar |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | though victim was burglar but victim was just drun |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear yard of 7606 S. Morgan |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Berkley, David |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | William, Flynn |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 10 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Aug-27 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 28, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Finnegan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 7, 1927 |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant discharged |
