Case Number: 9659
Cerami, Tom - Age 23 - Shot to death at 11:01 PM, 5/30/28, in front of 1339 Mohawk St., by his wife's step-father, Sam Cacciatore, when they met to "shoot it out" following a quarrel over the telephone. Cacciatore escaped and his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 36 Dist. 12/11/30 arrested and turned over to Sheriff. 3/27/31 - Not Guilty - Fisher.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 30, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 30, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1339 Mohawk st |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | quarrel |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | following telephone quarrel vic and def met of "sh |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Ceram, Tom |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other in-law relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Cacciatore, Sam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other in-law relationship |
Police
| Precinct | 36 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 11-Dec-30 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Years |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Fisher |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 27, 1931 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
