Case Number: 4679
Olszewski, Walter - Age 35 - Shot to death at 3229 Mospratt St. by Les Cerwinski, who on Dec. 26th was held by the Coroner . 6 Pct. 5/10/18 - To Joliet Pen. - Sabath.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 24, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 24, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 3229 Mospratt |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Olszewski, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Cerninski, Les |
|---|---|
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Dec-17 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 20, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Sabath |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 10, 1918 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
