Case Number: 5188
Shultos, Nicodemus - Age 53 - Fatally shot Jan. 1st at 10623 State St., in a fit of jealousy by Stanislas Rumshus, who, on Jan. 4 was held by the Coroner. 10 Pct. 7/11/19 - to Joliet Pen. - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 1, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 1, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 10623 State st. |
| Location Description | at 10623 State st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Jealousy, fight, quarrel over woman, man |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at 10623 State st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Shultos, Nicodemus |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Rumshus, Stanislas |
|---|---|
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 4, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 11, 1919 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
