Case Number: 8789
Pihart, Elmer � Age 4, and Frances � Age 6 Mo. � Shot to death at 8:20 AM, at home 1411 So. Kedvale Ave., by their father, Gustave Pihart, who committed suicide. Pihart had had several quarrels with his wife about his drinking and killed the children while she was out to a store. 21 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 19, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 19, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1411 S. Kedvale ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Suicide |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | at home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Domestic violence |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Pihart, Elmer |
|---|---|
| Age | 4 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Defendant
| Name | Pihart, Gustave |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant identified by someone else at scene |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
