Case Number: 9573
Budz, Michael - Age 20 - Accidentally shot to death at 10:20 PM, 1/2/30, in a bedroom of his home, 2025 James St., by his wife, Mildred Budz, who also wounded herself in the hand. On 1/3/30 Mrs. Budz was exonerated by the Coroner. 17 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 2, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 2, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2025 James st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Budz, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Budz, Mrs. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 3, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
