Case Number: 237
Brzeoyreski, Joseph, 22 yrs., died. Assaulted April 23, at 86th St., and Illinois Av., by Frank Janovek, who was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury April 27. 16th Prect. Acquitted by Jury in Judge McEwan's court, July 17, 1905.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 26, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 27, 1904 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 19 S. Peoria st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at 19 S. Peoria st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at 19 S. Peoria st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Baker, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Murphy, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 27-Aug-04 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 29, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
