Case Number: 3086
Burblicki, Katie - Age 38 - (alias Stankowitz, alias Wolter) Found in bedroom 812 W. 19th St., choked to death. On 10/8 Joe Wolter was held by the Coroner for murder and Sigmund Markunas was held as accessory. 17th Pct. November 1918 No bill - Markunas 12/19/18 - Wolter acquitted - Brentano. 12/18/18 - Markunas - Nolle Prossed - Brenano.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 29, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 29, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 812 W. 19th St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | found in bedroom of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | found in bedroom of address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Burblicki, Katie "Stankowitz" |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
Defendant
| Name | Wolter, Joe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Oct-18 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 8, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 19, 1918 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
