Case Number: 4077
Kotowski, Philip. 28 yrs. fatally assaulted, coal fork, by Peter Jasgard in Penna Co. Coal Yard 1366 North Ave. Jasgard held by Coroner 4/30/13. 33d Pct. 10/30/13 - Acquitted - Tuthill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 29, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 29, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 1366 North Av |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Penna Co Coal Yard |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Penna Co Coal Yard |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Kotowski, Philip |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Jasgard, Peter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Apr-13 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 30, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Tuthill |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 30, 1913 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
