Case Number: 282
Bartodgza, Josephine. 76 ys. old. Polish. Home at 112 Gault Ct. forcibly entered by Leon Zuralinski who beat her to death and took $650.00 making his escape. 38 Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 12, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 12, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 112 Gault ct. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Method of Killing | Other beating |
| Weapon | beat her to death |
| Motive | def. Forcibly entered victim's home & beat her to |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Bartodgza, Josephine |
|---|---|
| Age | 76 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Defendant
| Name | Zuralinski, Leon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Former lovers |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Felony Murder Classification | Burglary |
