Case Number: 7805
Cieslak, Stanley - Age 30 - Fatally assaulted at 9:10 PM, in 17th St., about 50 ft. east of Robey St. by a gang of hoodlums when he resisted robbery. On 11/5/26 Vincent Welles, Vincent Madzrey, Andrew Kosowski, Eddie Glassman, Felix Sebation, John Janowicy and Matt Busycki where held by the Coroner. 17 Dist. 11/30/26 Jos. Stancel arrested - 12/1/26 Henry McGreen arrested - 12/11/26 both held to GJ by Judge Al??rette. 2/25/27 all nine sentenced to Pontiac Ref. by Judge C. Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 31, 1926 |
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| Date of Death | October 31, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 17th St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in 17th ST. about 50 ft east of Robey St. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | fatally assaulted when he resisted robbery |
| Method of Killing | Other beating |
| Weapon | fatally assaulted |
| Motive | robbery by gang |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Gang Killing |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in 17th ST. about 50 ft east of Robey St. |
| Number of Defendants | 9 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Cieslak, Stanley |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Welles, Vincent |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Nov-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 9 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 5, 1926 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Sullivan |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 11, 1926 |
| Date of Sentence | February 25, 1927 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
