Case Number: 5490
Werner, Frank - Age 54 - Fatally shot on 2/16/15 at 1141 N. Ashland Ave. by his son-in-law Joseph Klejna, alias Klein, hwo on 3/18/15 was held by Coroner. 33rd Pct. 7/31/15 25 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Kavanaugh. 3/9/15 Nolle Prossed - Thomson. 3/18/15 - Wenzloff - above.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 16, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 16, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1141 N. Ashland ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Werner, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Step-parent/Step-child |
Defendant
| Name | Klejna, Joseph alias Klein |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Step-child / Step-parent |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 18, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kavanaugh |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 31, 1915 |
| Length of Sentence | 25 years |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
