Case Number: 1346
Lewandowski, Mrs. Frank, throat cut with razor, home 35 Sloan St., by her husband who attempted suicide by cutting his own throat. She died same day in St. Mary's Hospital. 33d Prect. He was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury Feb. 25, 1904. Found guilty in C.C. (Judge Gary) May 5, 1904, and sentenced to death May 28. Execution fixed for June 17. Reprieved June 16, 1904 by Governor to Aug. 26. Again reprieved Aug. 23, Hanged in County Jail Sept. 30, 1904.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 24, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 24, 1904 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 35 Sloan st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home 35 Sloan st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | throat cut with a razor |
| Method of Killing | Other stabbing, stabbing unspecified |
| Weapon | throat cut w/razor |
| Motive | wife throat cut by husband |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | home 35 Sloan st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Lewandowski, Mrs. Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Mary's |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Lewandowski, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Feb-04 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 25, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Gary |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, post conviction and commutation or retrial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 28, 1904 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of felony murder |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
