Case Number: 4890
Rakish, or Rachi, Nick - Age 35 - Shot to death at rear of 9398 Kreiter Ave., by one Tony Jerovnik who was arrested and on 12/7 held by the Coroner. 16th Pct. 4/14/15 to Joliet Pen. - Brentano.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 6, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 6, 1914 |
| Address | 9398 KreiterAve. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In rear of 9398 Kreiter Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In rear of 9398 Kreiter Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Rakish, or Rachi, Nick |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Jerovnik, Tony |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 7-Dec-14 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 7, 1914 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 14, 1915 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
