Case Number: 4018
Jesek, Joseph - Age 20 - Am. Shot to death at 30th St. and Poplar Ave. by Jes. Mariatis in whose stolen auto he was riding with eight other young men. On May 7th Mariatis was held by the Coroner. Old 7th Prec. 5/24/20 to Joliet Pen. - Brentano. 3/4/21 Affirmed by Supreme Court.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 2, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 2, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 30th St. and Poplar Ave. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | his stolen auto |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | his stolen auto |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Josek, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Mariatis, Jes. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 7, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 24, 1920 |
| Length of Sentence | Indeterminate sentence |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
