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December 23, 1961
The Robbins Eagle
Robbins, Cook County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Coroner's jury finds Eugene 'Motorcycle' Thomas guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Alta Kramer, crushed by her car when Thomas's foot slipped from brake to accelerator while she opened her garage door in Alsip, Ill.
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The coroner's jury returned a verdict of involuntary manslaughter Monday, December 17 at the inquest into the death of Mrs. Alta Kramer, 45, of 12763 Spencer st., Alsip, Ill.
Eugene "Motorcycle" Thomas was held over for trial on January 6, 1962.
Mrs. Kramer was crushed to death by her auto when Thomas' foot slipped from the brake pedal to the accelerator as he tried to stop the car from rolling. Mrs. Kramer had got out of the car to open the garage door at her home.
Thomas had accompanied Mrs. Kramer home after she came to Robbins to get him to do some painting for her.
Eugene "Motorcycle" Thomas was held over for trial on January 6, 1962.
Mrs. Kramer was crushed to death by her auto when Thomas' foot slipped from the brake pedal to the accelerator as he tried to stop the car from rolling. Mrs. Kramer had got out of the car to open the garage door at her home.
Thomas had accompanied Mrs. Kramer home after she came to Robbins to get him to do some painting for her.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Involuntary Manslaughter
Car Accident
Death Crushing
Coroners Inquest
Foot Slip
Brake Accelerator
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Alta Kramer
Eugene "Motorcycle" Thomas
Where did it happen?
12763 Spencer St., Alsip, Ill.; Robbins
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Alta Kramer
Eugene "Motorcycle" Thomas
Location
12763 Spencer St., Alsip, Ill.; Robbins
Event Date
Monday, December 17
Story Details
Mrs. Alta Kramer, 45, was crushed to death by her auto when Eugene 'Motorcycle' Thomas's foot slipped from the brake to the accelerator as he tried to stop the car from rolling backward. She had exited to open the garage door at her home after Thomas accompanied her from Robbins where she hired him for painting.