Case Number: 5486
Wajdula, John, alias Peter - 40 yrs. - Died of injuries received in fight Aug. 8th at Wolf Mfg. Co., Carroll & Hoyne Aves., with one John Insttors, who was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Pct. 11/6/14 Insttors re-arrested on warrant and held in bonds of 3000.00 by Judge Newcomer for manslaughter.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 8, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 8, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Carroll & Hoyne aves. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Wolf Mfg. Co. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Wolf Mfg. Co. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Wajdula, John alias Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Insttors, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| 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 | August 21, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Newcomer |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 6, 1914 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
