Case Number: 4364

Modrezewski, Frances. 49 yrs. Fatally assaulted 5/26/12 died June 3d at 1528 Wabansia Ave. by Thomas Koniarski who was arrested and held by Coroner 6/4/12. 33 Pct. 10-4-12 - Acquitted - Burke.


Circumstances

Date of Offense May 26, 1912
Date of Death June 3, 1912
Address 1528 Wabansia ave.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Other
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Modrezewski, Frances
Age 49 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Polish

Defendant

Name Koniarski, Thomas
Gender Male
Ethnicity Polish
Race White

Police

Precinct 33
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 4-Jun-12
Time Between Crime and Arrest Weeks
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Trial Judge Burke
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence October 4, 1912
Outcome of Trial Acquitted

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