Case Number: 9346

Wladziewski, Laddie - Age 20 - Killed at the N.W. corner of Division St. and Irving Ave., while riding in an auto with Geo. Warczak who caused the machine to collide with a light post and catch afire. On 3/21/29 Coroner recommended Warczak's arrest. 30 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 27, 1927
Date of Death February 27, 1927
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description NW Corner of Division St. and Irving Ave.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 1
Location NW Corner of Division St. and Irving Ave.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional auto

Victim

Name Wladziewski, Laddie
Age 20 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Polish

Defendant

Name Warczak, Geo.
Gender Male
Ethnicity Polish
Race White

Police

Precinct 30
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision March 21, 1929
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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