Case Number: 4994

Slaby, Frank - 17 yrs. 4530 Justine St., stabbed May 16 at 48th and Honore Sts. by Joseph Yankovec 4637 Winchester Ave., 17 yrs. old, who was arrested and turned over to Juvenile Court May 24 by Coroner for action. 20 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense May 16, 1911
Date of Death May 16, 1911
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 48th & Honore St.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description 48th & Honore Sts
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 48th & Honore Sts
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Slaby, Frank
Age 17 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Yankovec, Joseph
Age 17 years
Gender Male
Ethnicity Russian
Race White

Police

Precinct 20
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 24-May-11
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision May 24, 1911
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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