Case Number: 4941
Reklis, Peter - Age 38 - Shot to death in his saloon at 3538 So. Halsted St., by one John Bowman who was held by the Coroner. 15 Pct. - 5/24/19 - to Joliet Pen - Windes.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 28, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 28, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3538 S. Halsted St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in victim's saloon at 3538 S. Halsted St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in victim's saloon at 3538 S. Halsted St. |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Reklis, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Bowman, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 | May 24, 1919 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
