Case Number: 5841

Brazanski, Ludwiga - Age 47 - Fatally assaulted at about 4:30 P.M., in her home, 3159 Emerald Ave., by her husband, John Brazanski, who was drunk. On 1/13/25 he was held by the Coroner. 14 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 28, 1924
Date of Death December 28, 1924
Address 3159 Emerald ave.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description her home, 3159 Emerald ave.
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Characteristics assulted by husband who was drunk
Method of Killing Other beating
Weapon fatally assaulted
Motive fatally assaulted..by her husband, who was drunk
Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide No
Description Domestic violence
Total Number of Victims 1
Location her home, 3159 Emerald ave.
Related to Organized Crime
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Name Brazanski, Ludwiga
Age 47 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Polish
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Defendant

Name Brazanski, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Polish
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Police

Precinct 18
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision January 13, 1925
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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