Case Number: 5607
Zacek, Mary - 29 yrs. - Shot dead in her home 2622 So. Wentworth Ave. by Ladis Slezak who was arrested and held by Coroner 12/6/13 - 3d Pct. 3/12/14 Str. off (to Slezak) - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 5, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 5, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2622 S. Wentworth ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Zacek, Mary |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Slezak, Ladis |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| 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 | December 6, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | McDonald |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 12, 1914 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
