Case Number: 7639
Bukoff, Frank, alias Walters - Age 40 - Shot to death at 8:45 P.M., in his bedroom 223 So. Robey St., by several men whose motive appears to have been robbery. On 10/22/26 Michael Busha was held by the Coroner for murder and Peter Chernentzky and Andrew Rayks, alias Maximoff were held as accessories. The arrest of Alex Salley as accessory was also recommended. 20 Dist. 2/28/27 Rayks bond forfeited - ???. 11/25/27 Busha and Chernentzky - s/o - Eller. 11/3/28 - Rayks case s/o - Comerford. 3/29/34 - Busha & Chernetzki cases s/o - Finnegan.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | September 11, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 223 S. Robey St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Victim's bedroom |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot to death in his bedrm by several men whose mo |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Shot to death |
| Motive | Shot during burglary |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Victim's bedroom |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Burkoff, Frank; alias: Walters |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Defendant
| Name | Michael Busha |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Oct-26 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 22, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Finnegan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 29, 1934 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 2 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
