Case Number: 4231

Laky, Gasper, 59 years. While intoxicated had an altercation with his family was fatally assaulted by his son Ernest at his home 1706 So. Halsted St., 22d Prct. 2-20-14 Coroner's verdict, "Came to death by shock, and hemorrhage caused by being struck on head with hammer by his son, Ernest Laky - Jury recommended Ernest Laky be released from custody.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 19, 1914
Date of Death February 19, 1914
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 1706 S. Halsted
Type of Location Residence
Location Description at home
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Family quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location at home
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Domestic violence
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Name Laky, Gasper
Age 59 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Related by Blood or Marriage Parent/Child

Defendant

Name Laky, Ernest
Gender Male
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Parent/Child

Police

Precinct 22
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision February 20, 1914
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Discharged

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