Case Number: 3953
Jankowski, Walter, 22 yrs., murdered, throat cut by Walter Petner at 85th and Superior, who is arrested 15 Pct. Petner held by Coroner 1/16/11. 9/8/11 16 yrs. Joliet - Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 15, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 15, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 85th and Superior |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | 85th and Superior |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 85th and Superior |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Jankowski, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Petner, Walter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Jan-11 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 16, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Fitch |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 8, 1911 |
| Length of Sentence | 16 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
