Case Number: 6422
Laskowski, John - Age 28 - Found dead in bed at his home 8324 Brandon Ave., (shot). On 7/29/21 Mikolaj Sczygiel was arrested and confessed to the murder giving vengence as his motive, alleging deceased played informant in a moonshine deal. On 8/14/21 Sczygiel was held by the Coroner. 8 Pct. On 7/29/21 Joseph Spira also was arrested and on 8/4/26 Exonerated by the Coroner. 12/21/21 - Sczygien - acquitted - Mc#####.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 26, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 26, 1921 |
| Address | 8324 Brandon Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | his home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot |
| Motive | vengence |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | his home |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | victim played informant in moonshine deal |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Laskowski, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Sczygiel, Mikolaj |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 8 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Jul-21 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 14, 1921 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 21, 1921 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
