Case Number: 8086
Glenn or Glynn, Clarence - Age 33 - Shot to death at 3:30 PM, in his saloon at 2801 W. 38th St., by Virgil Litzinger, who escaped. The murder, preceded by threats, was due to jealousy in business. On 2/15/26 the Coroner recommended Litzinger's arrest. 15 Dist. 11/21/28 Litzinger surrendered to U.S. Auth. and was indicted by Nov. 1928 grand jury. 3/22/29 - Acquitted - McGoorty.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 14, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 15, 1926 |
| Address | 2801 W. 38th st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | saloon owner killed by business rival |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death gun unspecified |
| Motive | jealousy in business |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Glenn or Glynn, Clarence |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Litzinger, Virgil |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Nov-28 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Years |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 15, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McGoorty |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 15, 1928 |
| Date of Sentence | March 22, 1926 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
