Case Number: 6013
Filinow, Peter - Age 28 - Fatally shot in his home, 1408 So. Peoria St., by his wife, Mary, who, on 12/27/22 was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 16th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 23, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 23, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1408 S. Peoria st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Filinow, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Filinow, Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| 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 27, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
