Case Number: 4470
Mustuka, Thomas - Age 25 - Shot and instantly killed at 1427 W. 20th St., by Paul Chczkovsky, who, on Aug. 14th was held by the coroner. 22 Pct. 1/19/18 - 14 years Joliet Pen. McGoorty.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 12, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 12, 1917 |
| Address | 1427 W. 20th st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 1427 W. 20th st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1427 W. 20th st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Mustuka, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Chczkovsky, Paul |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | Other |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 19, 1918 |
| Length of Sentence | 1 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
