Case Number: 5113
Swintcich, Joseph - Age 27 - Found in a ditch at 87th & Merrill Ave., shot to death. On Oct. 4th Ulian Radikevich was held to G.J. by the Coroner. 15th Pct. 3/24/17 Ulian acquitted - Fitch.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | September 28, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Address | 87th and Merrill |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | a ditch |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | a ditch |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Swintcich, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
Defendant
| Name | Radikevich, Ulian |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 4, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Fitch |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 24, 1917 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
