Case Number: 5545
Wangielnik, Joseph - Age 30 - Fatally assauled 1/15/19 on north side of 48th St. between Wood and Honore Sts., by three unknown men who robbed him. On 2/5 Frank Kuchaja was held by the Coroner who also recommended arrest of Ges. Mehres and Vaclav Rakitis. 14 Pct. Feb. 1919 No Bill on Kuchaja.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 15, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 15, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 48th st. between Wood and Honore sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | north side |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | assaulted |
| Method of Killing | Other beating |
| Weapon | fatally assaulted |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | north side |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Wangielnik, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Kuchaja, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 5, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 15, 1919 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
