Case Number: 4795
Peldzus, M.J. - Age 42 - Saloonkeeper, fatally assaulted 8/4/18 in his saloon 558 W. 37th St., by several men whom he refused to serve. On 8/13 John McNulty and Henry Pullman held to G.J. by the Coroner. 15 Pct. 1/6/19 - to Joliet Pen. - McNulty - Windes. 5/28/19 Pullman s/o - Windes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 4, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 4, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 558 W. 37th st |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in his saloon 558 W. 37th st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his saloon 558 W. 37th st. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Peldzus, M.J. |
|---|---|
| Age | 42 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | McNuety, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 13, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 6, 1919 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for non-homicide offense (includes assault with intent to kill) |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
