Case Number: 6319
Janci, Mary - Age 50 - Died from injuries received 12/28/24 at home, 901 Cullerton St., when she fell or was pushed off the ledge of a window where she took refuge from her husband, John Janci, who was drunk. On 1/8/25, Janci was held by the Coroner. 16 Dist. 6/6/25 - to Kankakee Insane Asylum. - McGoorty.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 28, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 31, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 901 Cullerton st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | fell or was pushed off ledge-husband was drunk |
| Method of Killing | Thrown from a high place |
| Weapon | fell or was pushed off the ledge of a window |
| Motive | victim took refuge from her husband, who was drunk |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | def. Drunk |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Janci, Mary |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Janci, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 8, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | McGoorty |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 6, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
