Case Number: 8139
Gannuisco, Jake - Age 32 - Fatally stabbed at 2:45 AM, 7/17 in front of 7705 Greenwood Ave., during an altercation with James Basile, alias Brazilian, who was booked for murder on 8/18/27, having escaped at time of stabbing. On the same date, however, Basile was exonerated by the cornoer and on 10/5/27 discharged by Judge Curran. 6 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 17, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 17, 1927 |
| Address | 7705 Greenwood ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | stabbing |
| Method of Killing | Other stabbing, stabbing unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally stabbed |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Gannuisco, Jake |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Basile, James; alias Brazilian |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Aug-27 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 18, 1927 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Curran |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 5, 1927 |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant discharged |
