Case Number: 1254
Kosniak, Felix. 20 ys. old. Fatally injured 8 or 9 weeks ago during a fight in hall in rear of 4833 Throop St. Case not known to the police till Mar. 6 when he was removed to County Hospital. Mar. 12 Joe Ganges and Frank Jezewski were held for murder. 19 pct. Gangas and Jezewski no bill by April, 1909 Grand Jury.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 6, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 8, 1909 |
| Address | 4833 Throop st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in hall in rear |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other |
| Weapon | fatally injured |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in hall in rear |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Kosniak, Felix |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Ganges, Joe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 12, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Grand jury only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 15, 1909 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
