Case Number: 4740
Pattalla, Joseph - Age 37 - Died of broken neck, following assault on him in front of saloon at 16th & Union St., after quarrel in saloon. 12/18/14 Paul Sombroski and Joseph Belsky held by Coroner. 22nd Pct. 4/27/15 both Nolle Prossed - Petit.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 14, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 14, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 16th and Union St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of saloon at 16th and Union St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of saloon at 16th and Union St. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Patalla, Joseph |
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| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Sombroski, Paul |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 18, 1914 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 27, 1915 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
