Case Number: 6485

Lelits, Antonia - Age 30 - Died at home from effects of moonshine. On 3/28/24 her husband, Kasimer, was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 22nd Dist. - May 1924 No Bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 23, 1924
Date of Death March 23, 1924
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of Location Residence
Location Description home
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Unintentional manslaughter
Method of Killing Other
Weapon died from effects of moonshine
Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide Yes
Total Number of Victims 1
Location home
Prohibition Related Indicators died from effects of moonshine
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Name Lelits, Antonia
Age 30 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Polish
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Defendant

Name Lelits, Kasimer
Gender Male
Ethnicity Polish
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Police

Precinct 22
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision March 28, 1924
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision May 1, 1924
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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