Case Number: 9862
Draeger, Michael � Age 30 � Stabbed to death at 11:40 PM, 10/28/30, in the kitchen of his home, 434 So. Loomis St., with a paring knife, by Sam Bratto, who escaped. There had been a card game and drinking of moonshine and a quarrel started when Bratto lost and was angry because the game broke up. On 11/21/30 Michael Usco was held by the Coroner as accessory and the arrest of Bratto was recommended. 26 Dist. Dec. 1930 No Bill on Usco.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 28, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 28, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 434 S. Loomis St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in the kitchen of victim's home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | drunken quarrel |
| Method of Killing | Knife (butcher knife) |
| Weapon | stabbed to death with paring knife |
| Motive | quarrel started when defendant lost card game and |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in the kitchen of victim's home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Draeger, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Bratto, Sam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 26 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 21, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
