Case Number: 3957
Jakubowski, John. 20 yrs. fatally shot 48th and Paulina, by an unknown man who tried to rob him. 20 Pct. James Buttons wanted for the murder. - Bullentin 12/7/11. Peter , alias Steve Pilarski, James Moriarty, Elmer Johnson, and Roman Schultz held by Coroner 12-9-11. 5/29/12 Pularski , Moriarty & Schultz acquitted - McKinley. James Buttons, alias Jack Powers, arrested in Cando, N.D. and turned over to Sheriff Aug. 26, 1912. 3/5/13 -James Buttons acquitted - Cooper.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 2, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 2, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 48th and Paulina |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | 48th and Paulina |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | fatally shot |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | tried to rob him |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 48th and Paulina |
| Number of Defendants | 5 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Jakubouski, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Pularski, Peter, Steve |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 5 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 9, 1911 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | McKinley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 29, 1912 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
