Case Number: 9909
Falk, Eldred - Age 22 - Shot to death at 2 PM, 8/28/28, in his home, 2643 N. Sayre Ave., with a shotgun, by his father, Arthur Falk, when he threatened to leave home on account of his father's repeated intoxication. On 8/28/28 Falk was booked for murder and on 9/7/28 held by the Coroner. 31 Dist. 11/22/28 - Acquitted - Normoyle.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 28, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 28, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2643 N. Sayre Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | victim attempted to leave home b/c constantlydrunk |
| Method of Killing | Shotgun |
| Weapon | shot to death with shotgun |
| Motive | victim threatened to leave home because of defenda |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | in home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Falk, Eldred |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Defendant
| Name | Falk, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Police
| Precinct | 31 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Aug-28 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 7, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Normoyle |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 22, 1928 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
