Case Number: 8155
Halper, Morris - Age 58 - Killed at 5:00 AM, about 100 ft. south of 50th St. in State St., by a Yellow Cab driven by Theo. Eckfeldt, who, on 2/25/25, was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 2/24/26 - Stricken Off - Steffen.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 24, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 24, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 50th St in State St |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | 100ft. South of 50th Sth in State St |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 100ft. South of 50th Sth in State St |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Halper, Morris |
|---|---|
| Age | 58 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Defendant
| Name | Eckfeldt, Theo. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, wagon driver |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Feb-26 |
| 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 | February 25, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
