Belgium in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Murder!
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2018
1. Murder! Marker
Inscription.
Murder!. . Dominic Manna lived in a shack or cave in the side of this hill, even though he was reported to have had more money than most of his fellow quarry workers. He ate his meals at the home of fellow worker August Falcineli, the company's mule driver. Manna allegedly fell in love with Falcineli's young wife and shot August Falcineli to death. Since there were no witnesses to the shooting, the Ozaukee County Circuit Court relied on scientific and circumstantial evidence to convict Manna.
Manna's trial may have been the first to use gun shot patterns to prove guilt. This crime of passion is said to be the only murder in the history of the little village of Stonehaven.
Dominic Manna lived in a shack or cave in the side of this hill, even though he was reported to have had more money than most of his fellow quarry workers. He ate his meals at the home of fellow worker August Falcineli, the company's mule driver. Manna allegedly fell in love with Falcineli's young wife and shot August Falcineli to death. Since there were no witnesses to the shooting, the Ozaukee County Circuit Court relied on scientific and circumstantial evidence to convict Manna.
Manna's trial may have been the first to use gun shot patterns to prove guilt. This crime of passion is said to be the only murder in the history of the little village of Stonehaven.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.
Location. 43° 29.49′ N, 87° 47.591′ W. Marker is in Belgium, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. The marker is located within Harrington Beach State Park along the Stonehaven Historical Trail which starts just south of the Ansay Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 531 County Rd D, Belgium WI 53004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Play Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Excess Soil (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stone Crusher (about 600 feet away);
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
