Case Number: 4469
Matinek, Sam - Age 22 - Fatally assaulted July 1st in rear yard of 717 Keith St. by Floryan Ptasinski, alias Brek, who struck him with a bottle. On 7/19 Ptasinski was held by the coroner. 32 Pct. 1/23/18 Acquitted - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 1, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 18, 1918 |
| Address | 717 Keith st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in rear year of 717 Keith st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear year of 717 Keith st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Matinek Sam |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Ptasinski, Floryan |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | Other |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 14-Aug-17 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 19, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
