Case Number: 4116
Krazerski, Matt - Age 36 - Died from skull fracture received in fight at South Works of Illinois Steel Co. Max Girbich arrested and on Jan.12th exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 15 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 21, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 21, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | South Works of Illinois Steel Co |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | South Works of Illinois Steel Co |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Krazerski, Matt |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Metal/iron worker, machinist |
Defendant
| Name | Girbich, Max |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Dec-15 |
| 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 | January 12, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
