Case Number: 4876
Raschube, Joe. 50 yrs. Died from assault at 2219 W. 18 St. Sept. 3. John Mehalek held 9/10/13 by Coroner for Murder. Frank Mehalek and John Jankowski held as accessories. 2nd Pct. Frank Mehalek & Jankowski no billed Oct. 1913. Frank Mehalek and John Jankowski acquitted 12/17/13 - Kersten. John Mehalek sent to Joliet 12/26/13 - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 6, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 6, 1913 |
| Address | 2219 W. 18th St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 2219 W. 18th St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 2219 W. 18th St. |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Raschube, Joe |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Mehalek, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Sep-13 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 10, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 17, 1913 |
| Date of Sentence | December 26, 1913 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
