Case Number: 5313
Tomchek, Edward - Age 24 - Fatally stabbed 2/16/17 in shirt shop at 1861 Milwaukee Ave., by Henry Seff who on 3/1/17 was held by the Coroner. 34th Pct. 6/4/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Barrett. 12/30/20 - Affirmed by Supreme Court - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 16, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 16, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 1861 Milwaukee |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | 1861 Milwaukee in a shirt shop |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1861 Milwaukee in a shirt shop |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Tomchek, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Seff, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-Mar-17 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 4, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | McDonald |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 30, 1920 |
| Date of Sentence | December 30, 1920 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
