Case Number: 8997
Scardina, John � Age 49 � Shot to death 10:10 PM, at home, 544 Milwaukee Ave. during a domestic quarrel, by his wife, Blanche Scardina, who at first stated he had been killed by two men. On 12/5/25 she was held by the Coroner.22 Dist. Dec. 1925 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 3, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 3, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 544 Milwaukee |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | @ residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | @ residence |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Domestic violence |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Scardina, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Scardina, Blanche |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | Other |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 5, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 15, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
