Case Number: 5508
Winarski, Peter - Age 19 - Shot to death at 434 So. State St., (shooting gallery) by owner Ira J. Meltzer who was intoxicated. On 3/7/16 Meltzer held by the Coroner. 2 Pct. 10/28/16 Bond ftd. - Brothers. 11/4/16 to Joliet Pen. - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 19, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 19, 1916 |
| Address | 434 S State St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Winarski, Peter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Meltzer, Ira J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 7-Mar-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 28, 1916 |
| Date of Sentence | November 4, 1916 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
