Case Number: 4009
Jazdranski, Paulina - Age 60 - Fatally assaulted with a brick at 1543 Elston Ave., during an altercation with 2 woman rag pickers, Agnes Kowalski and Nellie Kasper who on 5/11 were held by the Coroner. 33 Pct. May 1917 No Bills on both. 10/1/17 - Kasper bond forf. - Sullivan. 10/10/18 - Kasper acquitted - Kavanagh. 12/24/18 - Kowalski - Prob. 1 year - Kavanagh.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 28, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 28, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1543 Elston Ave. |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | 1543 Elston Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1543 Elston Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Jazdranski, Paulina |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Kasper, Nellie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, unskilled (laborer) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Rag picker |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Kavanaugh |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 10, 1918 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
