Case Number: 2688
Widzarg, Blarei, 45 ys. old. Found dead from bullet wounds in his saloon at 4554 Justine St. Steve Bernard, his partner, arrested. 20 pct. John Bezup, Anton Gszanek, Steve Janiski, alias Bandhouse, and Joseph Savenskief arrested and held by coroner's jury Aug. 7, '08. Bezup, Janiski, and Savnski to Pontiac Ref. By Judge Kersten March 9, '09.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 3, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 3, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4554 Justine st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in his (victim's) saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | found dead from bullet wounds |
| Motive | Steve Bernard, his [victim's] partner, arrested |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his (victim's) saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Widzarg, Blarei |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Former lovers |
Defendant
| Name | Bernard, Steve |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 20-Jun-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 5 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
