Case Number: 9087

Stelow, Charles - Age 42 - Fatally injured 8/20/27 at 47th and Morgan Sts., when struck by an automobile. On 9/3 the driver's arrest was recommended by the Coroner. Misk Jesinisk who had been booked 8/22/27 for manslaughter was released by the Coroner and on 9/7/27 was discharged by Judge Padden. 12 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 20, 1927
Date of Death August 20, 1927
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of Location Vehicle
Location Description @ 47th & Morgan
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 1
Location @ 47th & Morgan
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional auto

Victim

Name Stelow, Charles
Age 42 years
Gender Male
Race Other
Ethnicity Polish

Defendant

Name Jesinisk, Misk
Gender Male
Ethnicity Polish
Race Other

Police

Precinct 2
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision September 3, 1927
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision September 7, 1927
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Discharged

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