Case Number: 2358
Stetz, John, 46 ys. old. Died Mar. 29 at 3759 Hermitage Av. while under treatment of Jos. Rutkowski a quack doctor who was held today for manslaughter by Coroner. 7 pct. No bill by May,'09 Grand Jury.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 15, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 15, 1909 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3759 Hermitage Ave. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Stetz, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Ruthowski, Jos. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Apr-09 |
| 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 | April 15, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 1, 1909 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
