Case Number: 4743
Pilinsky, Albert - Age 34 - Fatally shot Jan. 24th at (saloon) 2943 Lyman St., by John O'Gara while quarrelling. O'Gara held by Coroner - 7th Pct. 6/19/15 O'Gara to Joliet Pen for 14 years - O'Connor. 12/28/15 Sentence reversed and remanded by Supreme Court.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 24, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 24, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2943 Lyman St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | at (saloon) 2943 Lyman St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at (saloon) 2943 Lyman St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Pilinsky, Albert |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
Defendant
| Name | O'Gara, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | O'Connor |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 19, 1915 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
