Case Number: 5553
Wojanczyk, Tony - Age 44 - Fatally assaulted with a club at 1655 W. 14th St. by John Smith, alias Stanislaus Zalefsko, who caught him in act of having intercourse with his wife. Zalefsko was exonerated by the Coroner on 6/5. 18th Pct. 6/20/19 - Zalefsko held to G.J. in $15,000.00 by Judge Haas. July 1919 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 25, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 25, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1655 W. 14th st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Jealousy, fight, quarrel over woman, man |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Wojanczyk, Tony |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Smith, John alias Stanislaus Z |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 5, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| 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 | July 15, 1919 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
