Case Number: 7548
Byzeck, Mike - Age 41- Died in the kitchen of 157 E. Kensington Ave., where he had been drinking moonshine furnished by John Kras, who was held by the Coroner 2/14/25 on charge of manslaughter. 9 Dist. March 1925 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 23, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 23, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 157 E Kensington |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Unintentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | died in kitchen where he had been drinking moonshi |
| Method of Killing | Alcohol poisoning |
| Weapon | drinking moonshine |
| Motive | drinking moonshine |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | he had been drinking moonshine |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Byzeck, Mike |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Kras, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 9 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 14, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 1, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
