Case Number: 8796
Pickartz, Gertrude � Age 63 � While a passenger in a Yellow Cab operated by Eugene Wolfson, she was killed at Division St. and Cicero Ave., when the cab collided with another auto. On 2/5/26 Wolfson was held by the Coroner. 24 Dist. 9/21/26 � s/o � Miller.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 25, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 25, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Division & Cicero av. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | in a cab @ Division & Cicero av. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a cab @ Division & Cicero av. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Pickantz, Gertrude |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Wolfson, Eugene |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Race | Other |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, wagon driver |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 2-Jan-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Miller |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 21, 1926 |
