Cases of Unintentional Manslaughter

92 Cases Found:

Date of Offense: October 16, 1906

  • Victim Name: Alcoba, John
  • DefendantName: Alcoba, Sarah
  • Address: 1854 Walnut st.
  • Case Number: 1854 Walnut st.
  • Case Description: Alcoba, John, 39 years old, shot dead, 1854 Walnut St., by his wife Sarah Alcoba, who claimed that he attacked her with a butcher knife. She was arrested, 28th Prect. Exonerated by Coroner�s Jury, Oct. 17, 1906.

Date of Offense: July 13, 1880

  • Victim Name: Bateman, Patrick
  • DefendantName: Clark, Dr. L.J.
  • Address: 153 Blue Island av
  • Case Number: 153 Blue Island av
  • Case Description: Bateman, Patrick, 24 yrs., bartender in saloon 153 Blue Island Av., skull fractured by blow with chair by Dr. L.J. Clark, veterinary surgeon, who got into a quarrel ### the saloon with John McCaffery, struck at him with chair, missing him and striking Bateman, who died within an hour. Dr. Clark was arrested. W. 12th St. Station.

Date of Offense: August 30, 1908

  • Victim Name: Carlov, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Bozza, Antonio
  • Address: 406 Clark St.
  • Case Number: 406 Clark St.
  • Case Description: Carlov, Joseph. 43 ys. old. Fatally stabbed Aug. 30 rear 406 clark st. by Antonio Pottozo who was arrested. 2 pct. (Antonio Bozza held by Coroner's Jury 9/3/08. To Joliet Pen. (manslaughter) Jan. 18, 09 by Judge McGundy - 2/2/10 Brought back on Writ. Sentence vacated -sisch - McGundy.

Date of Offense: March 11, 1893

  • Victim Name: Degnan, James
  • DefendantName: Leine, Adolph
  • Address: 88th Place near Calumet Av.
  • Case Number: 88th Place near Calumet Av.
  • Case Description: Degnan, James, shot dead, 88th Place near Calumet Av., by Adolph Leine, who thought him a burglar. Peine was exonerated by the Coroner's Jury. Degnan was intoxicated and went to Leine's house by mistake thinking it was his boarding house of 87th St., near Cottage Grove Av.

Date of Offense: July 1, 1899

  • Victim Name: Doyle, David
  • DefendantName: Johnson, Charles
  • Address: 159 Division st.
  • Case Number: 159 Division st.
  • Case Description: Doyle, David, 33 yrs., shot dead, saloon, 159 Division St., by Peter Loftus, proprietor of saloon, who was being fired on by Doyle and five companions. Loftus was arrested and discharged. 39th Prect. John Mahoney and Charles Johnson were arrested July 5, by Off's. Spain and Stephens, of Central, and held without bail, July 14, by Coroner's Jury. Johnson discharged by Grand Jury, July term, 1899, and Mahoney was admitted to bail of $2000, Oct. 27, 1899, by Judge Baker.

Date of Offense: July 2, 1899

  • Victim Name: Doyle, Timothy
  • DefendantName: Doyle, Grase, Farrington
  • Address: LaSalle Av., near Indiana st.
  • Case Number: LaSalle Av., near Indiana st.
  • Case Description: Doyle, Timothy, 22 yrs., shot dead, LaSalle Av., near Indiana St., by Grase Doyle, alias Farrington, Doyle's wife, from whom he had separated. She was arrested and sentenced Sept. 20, 1899, by Judge Waterman, to one year in Joliet Pen. 38th Prect.

Date of Offense: September 25, 1902

  • Victim Name: Daily, John
  • DefendantName: Cunningham, John, "William Bra
  • Address: 5012 Cottage Grove Av.
  • Case Number: 5012 Cottage Grove Av.
  • Case Description: Daily, John, colored, 39 yrs., killed, throat cut. 5012 Cottage Grove Av., by John Cunningham, alias William Brady, who escaped at the time, but was arrested Oct. 2 and held to Grand Jury without bail, Oct. 7, by Coroner's Jury. Acquitted by jury in C.C. (Judge McEwen) Jan. 27, 1903, on ground of self defense. 11th Prect.

Date of Offense: May 2, 1904

  • Victim Name: Hudec, James
  • DefendantName: Belsky, Edward Off.
  • Address: 1566 W. 22nd st.
  • Case Number: 1566 W. 22nd st.
  • Case Description: Hudec, James, 17 years old, of 1147 S. Spaulding Av., created a disturbance at a dance at 1566 W. 22d St., and on request Off. Edward Belsky ejected him. He resisted the officer who struck him with open hand. Hudec fell down a short flight of stairs causing a fracture of the skull from which he died at home on May 2. On May 3, the Coroner's Jury found that death was caused as above and exonerated Off. Belsky from any criminal blame.

Date of Offense: July 7, 1909

  • Victim Name: magliano, Concetla
  • DefendantName: Magliano, Donatte
  • Address: 106 W. Polk st.
  • Case Number: 106 W. Polk st.
  • Case Description: Magliano, Concetta, 23 yrs. Housekeeper residing at 104 W. Polk St. interfered in an altercation between her husband Donatto and Tony Centanni on July 7th in yard rear of 106 W. Polk St. and received several knife wounds which later proved fatal. Donatte Magliano her husband was exonerated by Coroner's Jury on July 15th. Centanni is still at large.

Date of Offense: July 23, 1911

  • Victim Name: Bellsky, Tony
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1105 E. 63rd st.
  • Case Number: 1105 E. 63rd st.
  • Case Description: Bellsky, Tony, 24 yrs. fatally stabbed July 23 at 1105 E. 63d St. Beck's Caf�, by Tony Serduto who was arrested and held by coroner 7/28/11 - 12 Pct. - 12-5-11 Acquitted - Freeman.

Date of Offense: October 21, 1899

  • Victim Name: Wilke, William
  • DefendantName: Chelius, Charles
  • Address: 1329 N Francisco
  • Case Number: 1329 N Francisco
  • Case Description: Wilke, William, 20 years old, killed by blow with fist in sparring contest in basement of his home, 1329 N. Francisco St., by Charles Chelius, who was arrested.

Date of Offense: July 17, 1920

  • Victim Name: Antonicci, Vito
  • DefendantName: Sonnefeld, Peter
  • Address: 2936 Belmont ave.
  • Case Number: 2936 Belmont ave.
  • Case Description: Antonicci, Vito - Age 22 - Fatally assaulted with a club in front of 2936 Belmont Ave., Peter Sonnefeld, during an altercation. Peter was held by the coroner 7/21/20. 26 Pct. Aug. 1920 No bill.

Date of Offense: July 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Becker, Herman C.
  • DefendantName: Norman, Harry
  • Address: 601 W. Madison st.
  • Case Number: 601 W. Madison st.
  • Case Description: Becker, Herman C. 41 yrs. fatally assaulted (fist) 601 W. Madison St. in July or Aug 1911 - by Harry Norman, a Soldier, who was arrested and Held by Coroner 3/30/12 - 27 Pct. May 1912, No bill by G.J.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1912

  • Victim Name: Burzycki, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Swynteh, Andrew
  • Address: 17th St. / Western Ave.
  • Case Number: 17th St. / Western Ave.
  • Case Description: Burzycki, Stanley, 24 yrs. fatally assaulted (Iron Bar) July 20 at Caldwell Machine Shop. 17th St. & Western Ave. by Andrew Swynteh who was arrested and held by Coroner 7/22/12 - 23 Pct. 4/7/13 - Pontiac Ref. - Windes.

Date of Offense: November 28, 1913

  • Victim Name: Buck, C.
  • DefendantName: Bernstein, Bennie
  • Address: State & Van Buren Sts.
  • Case Number: State & Van Buren Sts.
  • Case Description: Buck, C. 24 yrs. stabbed to death in Meat Market of Rothchild & Co. State & VanBuren Sts. by Bennie Bernstein who was arrested and held by Coroner 1/29/13. 1st Prect. - 6/12/13. Acquitted. Cooper.

Date of Offense: April 26, 1913

  • Victim Name: Black, Lillian
  • DefendantName: Murray, Mary
  • Address: 3402 Vernon Ave.
  • Case Number: 3402 Vernon Ave.
  • Case Description: Black, Lillian, "Col." 39 yrs. fatally stabbed Apr. 26 at 3402 Vernon Ave. by Mary Murray "Col." who was held by Coroner 5/12/1913. 5 Pct. - May 1913 - No bill.

Date of Offense: June 15, 1913

  • Victim Name: Brockman, Eugene
  • DefendantName: Powers, Thomas "Titt"
  • Address: Troy & 12th Sts.
  • Case Number: Troy & 12th Sts.
  • Case Description: Brockman, Eugene A. 24 yrs. fatally stabbed Troy & 12th Sts. by Thomas Powers, alias "Titt," who escaped. 24 Pct. Boot black from Minneapolis, Minn. 9/20/13. 6/8/14 Acquitted - Walker.

Date of Offense: September 21, 1912

  • Victim Name: Bellows, Frank L.
  • DefendantName: under
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Bellows, Frank L., 52 ys. died 6/29 from supposed injury received in Asslt. & stabbing Sept. 21 - 1912, according to Coroner's verdict. - 44 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 30, 1913

  • Victim Name: Boulli, George
  • DefendantName: Maslowicz, John (escaped)
  • Address: 4335 S. Wood
  • Case Number: 4335 S. Wood
  • Case Description: Boulli, George, 38 yrs. fatally assaulted June 30 by John Maslowicz at 4335 So. Wood St. who escaped. 20 pct.

Date of Offense: August 27, 1913

  • Victim Name: Burns, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Mangoren, Michael
  • Address: 1613 Carroll Ave.
  • Case Number: 1613 Carroll Ave.
  • Case Description: Burns, Thomas, 60 yrs. fatally assaulted Aug. 27 at 1613 Carroll Ave by Michael Mungoren who was held by Coroner 8/29/13 - 29 Pct. Sept. 1913 No bill G.J.

Date of Offense: September 8, 1913

  • Victim Name: Biederman, Julius
  • DefendantName: Schlessinger, Morris
  • Address: 1627 N. Dorchester Ave.
  • Case Number: 1627 N. Dorchester Ave.
  • Case Description: Biederman, Julius, 52 yrs. fatally assaulted Sept. 8 in rear of 1627 N. Dinchester Ave. by Morris Schlessinger, with iron bat, who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/1/13. 33 Pct. Oct. 1913, no bill.

Date of Offense: October 5, 1913

  • Victim Name: Brady, John
  • DefendantName: Tysler, Gus-Teeling, Walter-Bo
  • Address: 34 Pl. & Auburn Ave.
  • Case Number: 34 Pl. & Auburn Ave.
  • Case Description: Brady, John, 35 yrs. fatally assaulted Oct. 5 at 34 Place & Auburn Ave. by Gus Tysler, Walter Teeling, and John Bowman who were held by Coroner 10/9/13. 6 Pct. 2-3-14 Tysler, Theeling, Bowman, not guilty - 20 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 23, 1913

  • Victim Name: Battaglia, Giovanni
  • DefendantName: Sciara, Giachimo
  • Address: 953 Milton Ave.
  • Case Number: 953 Milton Ave.
  • Case Description: Battaglia, Giovanni, 21 yrs. fatally stabbed Nov. 23 at 953 Milton Ave. by Giachimo Sciara who escaped. - 38 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1913

  • Victim Name: Bresch, Edward
  • DefendantName: Oberg, Maude
  • Address: 1841 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 1841 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Bresch, Enward, 25 ys. fatally stabbed 1841 Wabash Ave. by Maude Oberg who was arrested. 3 Pct. Held by Coroner 12/26/13 - 3/31/14 Acquitted Judge Kersten.

Date of Offense: August 1, 1914

  • Victim Name: Black, Albert N.
  • DefendantName: Shipman, W.E.
  • Address: 1249 Jackson Blvd.
  • Case Number: 1249 Jackson Blvd.
  • Case Description: Black, Albert N. - 19 yrs. - Stabbed to death at 1249 Jackson Blvd. by his step-father W.E. Shipman who escaped & whose apprehension Coroner recommends. 28th Pct. 12/7/14 Shipman arrested and brought back from Cickasha, Okla. & held by Coroner 12/9/14. 4/10/15 - 14 yrs. Joliet Pen. - O'Connor.

Date of Offense: September 22, 1914

  • Victim Name: Baldelli, Enrico
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Grant park
  • Case Number: Grant park
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Date of Offense: August 4, 1914

  • Victim Name: Bolean, Joe
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 223 w. Austin ave.
  • Case Number: 223 w. Austin ave.
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Date of Offense: October 3, 1914

  • Victim Name: Bradley, John W.
  • DefendantName: Blue, Martha
  • Address: 5650 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 5650 Federal st.
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Date of Offense: December 25, 1914

  • Victim Name: bartobski, joe
  • DefendantName: Matousek, Andrew
  • Address: 2444 w. 48th st.
  • Case Number: 2444 w. 48th st.
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Date of Offense: June 19, 1917

  • Victim Name: Buklethich, Alex
  • DefendantName: Sale, Joseph
  • Address: Willow and Trement St
  • Case Number: Willow and Trement St
  • Case Description: Buklethich, Alex - Age 26 - Fatally stabbed on 6/19 at Willow and Tremont Sts., during quarrel with Joseph Sale, who on 6/29 was held by the Coroner - 40th Pct. 10/13/17 to Joliet Pen. - McGoortz.

Date of Offense: July 14, 1917

  • Victim Name: Blair, Phil
  • DefendantName: Feinberg, David
  • Address: 59 E. 22nd St
  • Case Number: 59 E. 22nd St
  • Case Description: Blair, Phil - Age 35 - Shot to death at 59 E. 22nd St., in quarrel with David Feinberg, who, on 7/17 was held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. - 5/24/20 to Joliet Pen. - Barrett.

Date of Offense: November 4, 1917

  • Victim Name: burke, george
  • DefendantName: Kasim, Charles H.
  • Address: 839 e. 89th pl
  • Case Number: 839 e. 89th pl
  • Case Description: Burke, George - Age 31 - Fatally shot 11/4 in front of 839 E. 89th Place by Charles H. Kasim while walking along with the latter's sife. On 11/16 Kasim was brought back from Gary, Ind. and held by the Coroner. 13 Pct. Nov., 1917 No bill.

Date of Offense: November 17, 1917

  • Victim Name: brickler, severn
  • DefendantName: Schultz, Anna
  • Address: 1801 w. chicago ave
  • Case Number: 1801 w. chicago ave
  • Case Description: Brickler, Severn - Age 25 - Fatally shot 11/17 at 1801 W. Chicago Ave., by his sister Mrs. Anna Schultz, who on 11/27 was exonerated by the Coroner. Was drunk and abusing his mother. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 1, 1917

  • Victim Name: bushkin, sarah
  • DefendantName: Bushkin, Louis
  • Address:
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  • Case Description: Bushkin, Sarah - Age 36 - Killed by blow on head with an axe in hands of her husband Louis who surrendered himself and on 12/3 was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 3/22/18 to Chester Asylum for Criminal Insane - McGarrity.

Date of Offense: December 20, 1914

  • Victim Name: Christinsen, James
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 505 Wabash
  • Case Number: 505 Wabash
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense: September 27, 1915

  • Victim Name: Costolluzzo, Vito
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1129 Milton Ave
  • Case Number: 1129 Milton Ave
  • Case Description: Costolluzzo, Vito - Age 52 - Shot to death while passing front of 1129 Milton Ave. by some unknown person who escaped. 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: October 23, 1915

  • Victim Name: Cunnett, J.E.
  • DefendantName: Apgar, Clarence Smith
  • Address: Dorchester & Dante Aves
  • Case Number: Dorchester & Dante Aves
  • Case Description: Cunnett, J.E. - Age 36 - Fatally assaulted 10/23/15 on 75th St. bet. Dorchester and Dante Aves., refused to tell by whom. 10/26/15 Clarence Smith Apgar held by the Coroner for involuntary manslaughter. 13th. 3/17/16 s/o - Kavanagh.

Date of Offense: October 17, 1915

  • Victim Name: Cozzo, Nicholas
  • DefendantName: Cifaldo, Tony
  • Address: 23rd & 24th Sts
  • Case Number: 23rd & 24th Sts
  • Case Description: Cozzo, Nicholas - Age 44 - Stabbed and beaten to death with wrench on Lake Front between 23rd & 24th Sts., 10/21/15 Tony Cifaldo brought back from Detroit, Mich, and on 11/16/15 held to G.J. by Coroner who also recommended arrest of John Cifaldo, 4th Pct. 3/20/16 Cifaldo sentenced to Joliet Pen by Judge Turney.

Date of Offense: November 7, 1915

  • Victim Name: Corp, Henry
  • DefendantName: Pinkowski, Charles
  • Address: 2031 Armitage Ave
  • Case Number: 2031 Armitage Ave
  • Case Description: Corp, Henry - Age 17 - Fatally shot Nov. 7th in front of 2031 Armitage Ave., by Charles Pinkowski whose arrest and holdover to G.J. Coroner recommended. 11/18/15. 34th Pct. 7/29/16 Pinkowski brought back from Harbor Beach, Mich. & turned over to sheriff. 9/12/16 to Pontiac Ref. by Judge Sabath.

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  • Victim Name: Catamis, Paulo
  • DefendantName: Guizzo, Marie Ventura
  • Address: 2219 W. Chicago Ave
  • Case Number: 2219 W. Chicago Ave
  • Case Description: Catamis, Paulo - Age 33 - Found shot to death at 2219 W. Chicago Ave. 1/5/16 Marie Ventura Guizzo, alias Carato, and Sam Simoudi held by Coroner - Guizzo for Murder & simondi as an accessory. 32nd Pct. 4/17/16 Marie Guizzo acquitted and Simondi DWP - Thomson.

Date of Offense: March 26, 1916

  • Victim Name: Coogan, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Thibeau, Mike
  • Address: 5026 S. Justine St
  • Case Number: 5026 S. Justine St
  • Case Description: Coogan, Hugh - Age 25 - Shot in back of head by 1 of 3 men to whom he had just spoken, in front of 5026 So. Justine St. 4/5/16 Mike Thibeau - Elmer Johnson - Edw. O'Donnell held to G.J. by the Coroner. 20 Pct. April 1916 No Bill on Thibeau & Johnson. 5/5/16 Johnson Nolle Prossed - McDonald. 5/11/16 O'Donnell & Thibeau acquitted - Judge McDonald.

Date of Offense: December 3, 1917

  • Victim Name: Crowley, Thomas
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2032 Emerson Ave.
  • Case Number: 2032 Emerson Ave.
  • Case Description: Crowley, Thomas - Age 55 - Fatally assaulted Dec. 3 in front of his home 2032 Emerson Ave., by 2 unknown men. On Jan. 8, Coroner recommended unknown men be arrested & heldover. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 7, 1918

  • Victim Name: Chiraso, Angelo, Ceraso
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Chiraso, or Ceraso, Angelo - Age 45 - Italian. Assaulted with a deadly weapon and killed at alley crossing north of 91st St. west side of Buffalo Ave. by some unknown person or persons who escaped. 8 Prect.

Date of Offense: April 28, 1920

  • Victim Name: Connellly, James
  • DefendantName: Burchette, Charles
  • Address: 2702 S. Emerald Ave.
  • Case Number: 2702 S. Emerald Ave.
  • Case Description: Connelly, James - Age 46 - Fatally assaulted with a flackjack in hand of one Charles Burchette at 2702 So. Emerald Ave., whom he attempted to cut with a knife . On 4/30/20 Burchette was exonerated by the coroner. 15 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 13, 1920

  • Victim Name: Cardaras, Chris
  • DefendantName: Manos, Ges., Manodakas
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Cardaras, Chris - Age 28 - Fatally stabbed 9/13/20 at N.E. Corner of Racine Ave. and Harrison St., during an altercation with one Ges. Manos alias Manodakas, whose arrest and holdover were recommended by the Coroner 16/6/20. 21 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 16, 1911

  • Victim Name: Rush, Denon V.
  • DefendantName: Booner, William & Olson, Samue
  • Address: Wells and Superior sts.
  • Case Number: Wells and Superior sts.
  • Case Description: Denon, Rush V., 50 yrs., fatally assaulted Jan. 16 at Wells and Superior Sts. by some unknown man who escaped. 38 Pct. Wm. J. Boener & Samuel Olson arrested and held by Judge Hines 9/27/11. Oct. 1911 No Bill - Olson. Boener acquitted March 8, 1912. Judge McKinley.

Date of Offense: August 31, 1912

  • Victim Name: Dupes, Robert E.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: State & Harrison sts.
  • Case Number: State & Harrison sts.
  • Case Description: Dupes, Robert E. 20 ys. Fatally stabbed Aug. 23 at State & Harrison Sts. by unknown man who escaped. 2 pct.

Date of Offense: October 6, 1912

  • Victim Name: Dorsey, Jeremiah
  • DefendantName: Behler, Chas.
  • Address: 9440 Commercial Av.
  • Case Number: 9440 Commercial Av.
  • Case Description: Dorsey, Jeremiah, 23 yrs. Fatally assaulted Cherinds saloon (fists) 9440 Commercial Av. by Chas. Behler who was exonerated by Corone 10/7/12 - 15 Prect.

Date of Offense: October 9, 1912

  • Victim Name: Doyle, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Burke, Joseph
  • Address: 2220 Dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 2220 Dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Doyle, Thomas. 35 yrs. Died Oct. 13th from assault of Oct. 9 by Jos. Burke in rear of 2220 Dearborn St. Burke held by Coroner 10/23/12. 4 Pct. Nov. 19-12. No bill by Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: November 28, 1912

  • Victim Name: Davis, Ges. G.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Harrison st. & Hermitage Ave.
  • Case Number: Harrison st. & Hermitage Ave.
  • Case Description: Davis, Ges. G. 48 yrs. Died from assault. Found at Harrison St. & Hermitage Ave. Assailants unknown. 28 Pct.

Date of Offense: February 5, 1913

  • Victim Name: Deckaro, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Ott, Benj.
  • Address: 119 st. & Morgan st.
  • Case Number: 119 st. & Morgan st.
  • Case Description: Deckaro, Thomas, 51 yrs. Fatally injured 119 St. & Morgan St. by being struck by Benj. Ott with iron pipe. 2/27/13 - Ott exonerated by Coroner. 14 Pct. Re-arrested and held by Judge Courtney 3/12/13 - 5000.00 Bonds. May 1913 No bill.

Date of Offense: September 2, 1913

  • Victim Name: Davis, Chas.
  • DefendantName: Douglas, John alias "Omaha"
  • Address: 19 W. 17th st.
  • Case Number: 19 W. 17th st.
  • Case Description: Davis, Chas. "Col." 30 yrs. Fatally stabbed Sept. 2 at 19 W. 17 St. by John Douglas, alias "Omaha," "Col.," who escaped. 3d Pct. Arrested Sept. 9 and held by Coroner. 1-3-1914 - Acquitted - Brentano.

Date of Offense: January 22, 1914

  • Victim Name: Donohue, Daniel
  • DefendantName: McQueery, James
  • Address: 1365 S. California Ave.
  • Case Number: 1365 S. California Ave.
  • Case Description: Donohue, Daniel. 70 yrs. Kicked to death in basement 1365 So. California Ave., by James McQueery who was arrested and held by the Coroner 1-24-14. 24 Pct. 9/16/14 (manslaughter) to Joliet Pen. - Dever.

Date of Offense: April 26, 1914

  • Victim Name: Dvorak, Jerry
  • DefendantName: Hurtek, Joseph
  • Address: 2659 S. Trumbell Ave.
  • Case Number: 2659 S. Trumbell Ave.
  • Case Description: Dvorak, Jerry, 25 years. Fatally stabbed in front of 2659 So. Trumbull Ave., by Jos. Hurtek, who was exonerated by Coroner's Jury 4/27/14 - 25th Prct.

Date of Offense: May 23, 1914

  • Victim Name: Dohn, John
  • DefendantName: Cuda, Joseph
  • Address: 1127 S. Peoria st.
  • Case Number: 1127 S. Peoria st.
  • Case Description: Dolan, John - 45 yrs. - Fatally assaulted (club) at 1127 So. Peoria St., rear, 21st Pct. Joseph Cuta wanted - see Bulletin May 26th. 35/29/15 Joseph Cuda brought back from Toledo, Ohio and turned over to the Sheriff.

Date of Offense: October 13, 1914

  • Victim Name: Delgato, Bonifoses
  • DefendantName: Tarios, Zeferiro
  • Address: Albany Ave. & C&A R.R.
  • Case Number: Albany Ave. & C&A R.R.
  • Case Description: Delgato, Bonifoses, 28 yrs. - Found stabbed to death at Albany Ave. & C&A R.R. supposedly by Zeferino Tarios who is wanted. 8 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 15, 1914

  • Victim Name: Daskal, James
  • DefendantName: Kiriaco, Gianaris
  • Address:
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  • Case Description: Daskal, James - Age 30 - Skull fractured in fight in saloon at 736 N.Clark St. 12/22 Kiriaco Gianaris and Thannis Manos held by Coroner for murder. Also Mike Malizeto, James Visaces, Ges. Trakanos & Aleck Macris ordered held when arrested. 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: January 23, 1915

  • Victim Name: Drayash,
  • DefendantName: Chorak, Mike
  • Address: 9025 Greennbay Ave.
  • Case Number: 9025 Greennbay Ave.
  • Case Description: Drayash, Kosta - Age 44 - Dangerously wounded in stabbing affray in front of 9025 Green Bay Ave. Mike Chorak held by the Coroner 1/28/15. 15th Pct. 4/24/15 Chorak acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: April 28, 1915

  • Victim Name: DeFrancesco, Joe
  • DefendantName: Cavarella, Sam
  • Address: 712 W. Taylor st.
  • Case Number: 712 W. Taylor st.
  • Case Description: DeFrancesco, Joe - Age 35 - Skull fractured with bat and throat cut with razor 2130 A.M., at 712 W. Taylor St. (front of ) by 2 men. 5/4/15 Sam Cavarella and Frank Magallines arrested and held by the Coroner 21st Pct. 2/26/16 both to Joliet Pen. for 16 years each - Barrett.

Date of Offense: February 12, 1916

  • Victim Name: Dominico, Amedis
  • DefendantName: Quintleni, Dominick
  • Address: 1001 S. Racine
  • Case Number: 1001 S. Racine
  • Case Description: Dominico, Amedis - Age 36 - Fatally stabbed during quarrel in saloon at 1001 So. Racine Ave. 2/14/16 Dominick Quintleni held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 6/19/16 Quintello acquitted - Turney.

Date of Offense: June 8, 1916

  • Victim Name: Dupree, Harry
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Wabash Ave near 9th
  • Case Number: Wabash Ave near 9th
  • Case Description: Dupree, Harry - Age 35 - Found dead at 2 A.M. in Wabash Ave. near 9th St., with stab wound in left breast. 6/14/16 Coroner unable to fix blame. 2 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 13, 1916

  • Victim Name: Dietrich, Harry
  • DefendantName: Archibald Schwenn
  • Address: Plymouth PL. & Van Buren St.
  • Case Number: Plymouth PL. & Van Buren St.
  • Case Description: Dietrich, Harry - Age 46 - Fatally stabbed 6/13/16 at Plymouth Pl. & Van Buren St., in an argument with Archibald G. Schwenn who on 6/19/15 was held by the Coroner. 1st Pct. July 1916 No bill.

Date of Offense: January 5, 1917

  • Victim Name: Davis, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Will Brown
  • Address: 3120 State St
  • Case Number: 3120 State St
  • Case Description: Davis, Hugh - Age 31 - (Col.) Fatally assaulted (baseball bat used) on Jan. 5 in saloon at 3120 State St., by Will Brown, who on Jan. 23rd was held by the Coroner. 5th Precinct. Aug. 3, 1917 Brown acquitted - Judge Pain.

Date of Offense: December 15, 1917

  • Victim Name: Dymil, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Mike Pazinski
  • Address: 1757 W. 47th
  • Case Number: 1757 W. 47th
  • Case Description: Dymil, Stanley - Age 20 - Died from injuries received at 1757 W. 47th St., when he was assaulted by one Mike Pazinski, who, on Dec. 28 was held by the Coroner. 20 Pct. 12/8/19 - s/o - Kersten.

Date of Offense: January 18, 1918

  • Victim Name: DeRosa, Nick
  • DefendantName: Guisseppi, Gassi
  • Address: 623 N. Sangamon
  • Case Number: 623 N. Sangamon
  • Case Description: DeRosa, Nick - Age 34 - Fatally stabbed in front of 623 N. Sangamon St., during an altercation with Guisseppi Gassi who escaped. 32nd Pct.

Date of Offense: March 17, 1918

  • Victim Name: Daris, Emna
  • DefendantName: Charles Daris
  • Address: 124 E. 41st ST
  • Case Number: 124 E. 41st ST
  • Case Description: Daris, Mrs. Emma - Age 24 - Col. Throat cut at 124 E. 41 St., 3rd flat by her husband Charles who attempted suicide but recovered and on Apr. 9 was held by the Coroner. 6/18/18 - 14 years in Joliet Pen. - Sullivan. 4 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 14, 1918

  • Victim Name: Diaz, Vincent
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 62 west of 51st st.
  • Case Number: 62 west of 51st st.
  • Case Description: Diaz, Vincent - Age 38 - Mex. Fatally assaulted at 62nd St. just west of 51st St. (torn of Stickney immediately outside city limits) by some unknown person who escaped arrest. 14 Prect.

Date of Offense: April 26, 1918

  • Victim Name: Dragojlowich, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Bubalo, Peter
  • Address: 2040 Coulter st
  • Case Number: 2040 Coulter st
  • Case Description: Dragojlowich, Joseph Age 29 - Serb. Killed with a baseball bat at 2040 Coulter St. On Apr. 30th Peter Bubalo was held by the Coroner for Murder and Boze Bufalo was held as accessory. 18 Prect. May 1918 - Boze -No Bill. 9/21/18 - Peter to Pontiac Ref. - McGoorty.

Date of Offense: July 5, 1918

  • Victim Name: Doherty, John
  • DefendantName: Moylan, Walter
  • Address: 2815 Shields Av
  • Case Number: 2815 Shields Av
  • Case Description: Doherty, John - Age 43 - Supposed to have been assaulted in his saloon at 2815 Shields Ave., On 7/8 Walter Moylan was held by the Coroner together with Matthew Petrie and Arthur Moylan as accessories before fact. 15 Pct. July 1918 No bills on all 3.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Dozier, Oscar
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 39th and Wallace Av
  • Case Number: 39th and Wallace Av
  • Case Description: Dozier, Oscar - Age 35 - Col. - Stabbed to death at 39th St. & Wallace Ave. while being pursued by a mob of white rioters. On 8/22 coroner recommended arrest & holdover of unknown assailants. 15 Pct. [RACE RIOT]

Date of Offense: July 31, 1919

  • Victim Name: Dozier, William H
  • DefendantName: Carka, Joseph and Scevak, Jose
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Dozier, William H. - Age 48 - Col. - Fatally assaulted with a hammer by Joseph Carka, a street broom by Joseph Scevak and Cook St. & Exchange Ave., during race riots. On 8/21 Joseph Carka and Joseph Scevak were held by the Coroenr for manslaughter. 13 Pct. 5/26/20 both were acquitted - Kavanagh. [RACE RIOT]

Date of Offense: April 19, 1920

  • Victim Name: Dombrosis, Vito
  • DefendantName: Hamell, John
  • Address: 935 W Congress st
  • Case Number: 935 W Congress st
  • Case Description: Dombrosis, Vito - Age 27 - Fatally assaulted at 935 W. Congress St., causing him to fall down a flight of stairs. John Hamell, who attacked him, was held by the Coroner on 4/20/20. 21 Pct. 6/23/20 - Stricken off - Zeman.

Date of Offense: July 19, 1920

  • Victim Name: Dordan, John A
  • DefendantName: Protzex, William and Mahoney,
  • Address: 3844 Cottage Grove Av
  • Case Number: 3844 Cottage Grove Av
  • Case Description: Dordan, John A. - Age 29 - Died from skull fracture received when assaulted and knocked down at 3844 Cottage Grove Ave. during an altercation with Wm. Protzek, who on 7/29 was held by the Coroner. 3 Pct. John E. Mahoney indicted with Protzek by Aug. 1920 G.J. 2/16/21 Protzek acquitted and Mahoney Nolle Prossed - Gridley.

Date of Offense: June 5, 1920

  • Victim Name: Degrone, Antone
  • DefendantName: Kramer, Paul
  • Address: 1814 S Jefferson st
  • Case Number: 1814 S Jefferson st
  • Case Description: Degrone, Antone - Age 52 - Fatally assaulted with some blunt instrument at 1814 So. Jefferson St., his home, by two unknown men during an altercation over some liquor he was selling. On 6/7/20 Paul Kramer was arrested but not fully identified and on 7/12/20 discharged in Municipal Court by Judge Holmes. 17 Prect.

Date of Offense: September 20, 1912

  • Victim Name: Ecklund, Axel
  • DefendantName: Giegel, Louis
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Ecklund, Axel, 33 yrs. fatally assaulted Sept. 20 (died Oct. 20) at 103rd St.& Indianapolis Ave. by Louis Giegel who was arrested & held by coroner for murder. Edw. Lindman held by Coroner as Accy. Oct. 22/12 - 16 Pct. 3-2-14 Charges agains Lindman and Giegel str. off. Kersten.

Date of Offense: July 3, 1913

  • Victim Name: Edman, Henry A
  • DefendantName: Shaw, Edward
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Edman, Henry A. 54 yrs. fatally assaulted, fists, in front of 826 E. 39 St. by Edw. Shaw who was held by Coroner. 7/3/13 5th Prect. 9-19-13 Joliet - Tuthill.

Date of Offense: November 7, 1914

  • Victim Name: Erk, Ges.
  • DefendantName: Erk
  • Address: 1840 N. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 1840 N. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Erk, Ges. F. - 53 yrs. - Fatally assaulted (poker) 11/7 at 1840 No. Halsted by his wife Jacobina who was exonerated by Coroner. 40 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1917

  • Victim Name: Everett, George
  • DefendantName: Ross, Ges.
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Everett, George - Age 22 - Fatally assaulted at S.W. Corner 43rd St. & Greenwood Ave., Jan. 1st by Ges. C. Ross, who on Jan. 2nd was exonerated by the Coroner. 10th Pct.

Date of Offense: February 28, 1919

  • Victim Name: Ellis, Garnetta
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3365 Indiana Ave.
  • Case Number: 3365 Indiana Ave.
  • Case Description: Ellis, Garnetta - Age 6 - Victim of bomb explosion at 3365 Indiana Ave. Bomb thrown by some unknown person whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 6, 1912

  • Victim Name: Frye, Samuel
  • DefendantName: Link, Virgil
  • Address: 3401 State St
  • Case Number: 3401 State St
  • Case Description: Frye, Samuel (col.) 34 ys. old. Died from skull fracture received at saloon 3401 State St. 5 prect. Virgil Link, "Col." arrested and held by Coroner 6/3/12. June 1912 No bill in Link case also no bill on John Latimer and Mathew Simmons. ??? case.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1912

  • Victim Name: Fisher, Gus aka Louis
  • DefendantName: Kaagh, Max
  • Address: Polk and State sts.
  • Case Number: Polk and State sts.
  • Case Description: Fischer, Gus, alias Louis, 28 yrs., fatally assaulted, fist, June 28th near Polk and State Sts. by Max Kaagh who was arrested and June 16 held by Coroner for Manslaughter (13 Pct.) (2) 11-22-12 - Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1912

  • Victim Name: Fry, Elmer H
  • DefendantName: Green, David B
  • Address: 2304 State st
  • Case Number: 2304 State st
  • Case Description: Fry, Elmer H. "Col." 25 yrs. stabbed to death 2304 State St. by David B. Green who was arrested and on 12/26/12 - Held by Coroner for Murder - Also Ges. D. Johnson, Wm. J. Caruthers and Seluva Brechenridge held by Coroner as accessories - 5th Pct. - Jan. 1913 No bill on Johnson, Caruthers & Breckenridge case 5/7/13 - Acquitted Green - Burke.

Date of Offense: March 30, 1915

  • Victim Name: Fuery, Evelyn
  • DefendantName: Fritz, Joseph
  • Address: 958 Fullerton Av
  • Case Number: 958 Fullerton Av
  • Case Description: Fuery, Evelyn, Age 21 - Found dead with bruises on head, at Eugene Dietzgen Co. factory, 958 Fullerton Ave., 2nd fl. 4/21/15 Jos. Fritz (sweetheart) held to G.J. by Coroner, for Manslaughter. 41st Pct. May 1915 No bill.

Date of Offense: July 12, 1915

  • Victim Name: Fairl, William
  • DefendantName: Fairl, Leroy
  • Address: 15 N Carpenter
  • Case Number: 15 N Carpenter
  • Case Description: Fairl, Wm. "Col." 59 yrs. fatally assaulted July 12 in his home 15 N. Carpenter St. by his son Leroy who was exonerated by Coroner. 27 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 25, 1915

  • Victim Name: Furlong, John P
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Lyman and Throop
  • Case Number: Lyman and Throop
  • Case Description: Furlong, John P. - Age 33 - Police Officer, 7th Pct. - Found unconscious at Lyman and Throop Sts., 12:15 A.M. Oct. 25 - Claimed he was assaulted from behind by 4 men. Coroner returned Open Verdict. 11/11/15. 7th Pct.

Date of Offense: October 5, 1916

  • Victim Name: Fletseher, John C
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 5434 and 5436 Princeton av
  • Case Number: 5434 and 5436 Princeton av
  • Case Description: Fletscher, John C. - Age 53 - Died from skull fracture received 10/5 in passageway between 5434 & 5436 Princeton Ave. where he was assaulted by 2 unknown men who escaped. 19 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 17, 1916

  • Victim Name: French, William J
  • DefendantName: Adams, William
  • Address: 52 W Marqueths
  • Case Number: 52 W Marqueths
  • Case Description: French, Wm. J. - Age 19 - Fatally stabbed Nov. 17, 1916 at 52 W. Marquette Road, by Wm. Adams, who on 4/18/17 was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 10/16/17 Nolle Prossed. McGoorty.

Date of Offense: March 24, 1918

  • Victim Name: Falcone, Emil
  • DefendantName: Toohey, Off. Patrick
  • Address: NW corner Taylor and Blue Island
  • Case Number: NW corner Taylor and Blue Island
  • Case Description: Falcone, Emil - Age 19 - Fatally stabbed on 3/24 in barber shop at N.W. Cor. Taylor St. & Blue Island Ave., during altercation with an unknown man whose name he refused to reveal. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 15, 1919

  • Victim Name: Feney, Frank
  • DefendantName: Foss, Edward
  • Address: 2700 Normal
  • Case Number: 2700 Normal
  • Case Description: Feeney, Frank - Age 43 - Fatally assaulted at 2700 Normal Ave., during a fight with one Edward Foss, who was held by the Coroner on 6/16. 15 Pct. 1/24/20 Acq. - Zeman.

Date of Offense: August 5, 1919

  • Victim Name: Fleming, George R
  • DefendantName: Mohan Edgar D
  • Address: 454 E 47th st
  • Case Number: 454 E 47th st
  • Case Description: Fleming, George R. - Age 22 - Fatally stabbed August 5th in front of 454 E. 47th St. with a bayonet attached to rifle in hands of Private Edgar D. Mohan, of the Illinois Reserve Militia, on duty in riot zone. On 9/22 coroner recommended Mohan be held to Court Martial on charge of manslaughter. 4 Pct. [RACE RIOT]

Date of Offense: May 25, 1920

  • Victim Name: Fenney, Mary Edwards
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 49 E 28th st
  • Case Number: 49 E 28th st
  • Case Description: Finney, Mary Edwards - Age 30 - Colored - Stabbed to death in her home, 49 E. 28th St., by an unknown colored man during an altercation. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 1, 1920

  • Victim Name: Fosberg, Paul
  • DefendantName: Drake, Lockhard
  • Address: 5728 State
  • Case Number: 5728 State
  • Case Description: Fosberg, Paul - Age 33 - Fatally assaulted by two or three unknown men in a cabaret at 5728 So. State St., during an altercation. 8/9/20 Lockhard Drake was arrested but released by the Coroner and discharged in ??? . Court 8/26/20 by Judge Lbey. Coroner recommended arrest of unknown assailants. 11 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 11, 1920

  • Victim Name: French, Linwood
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3111 cottage Grove
  • Case Number: 3111 cottage Grove
  • Case Description: French, Linwood, - Age 28 - Col. - Throat cut in free-for-all-fight among several colored men in hallway of 3111 Cottage Grove Ave. James Smith is wanted. 35 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 5, 1911

  • Victim Name: Griffin, Maurice
  • DefendantName: Iscarlson, Sarkis
  • Address: 45th and Halsted Sts.
  • Case Number: 45th and Halsted Sts.
  • Case Description: Griffin, Maurice. 30 yrs. fatally stabbed on Street Car at 45th and Halsted Sts. by some unknown men. - 6 Arrests. 19 Prect. April 6. Sarkis Iscarlson held by Coroner - No bill by April Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: July 30, 1911

  • Victim Name: Gill, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Any, John
  • Address: 34 So. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 34 So. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Gill, Joseph, 52 yrs. found dead 7/30/11 in front of 34 So. Halsted St. Struck and knocked down by John Andy who was arrested and held by Coroner 8/3/11. 27 Pct. 11-24-11-Acquitted. Dever.

Date of Offense: September 11, 1911

  • Victim Name: Garpow, Chas.
  • DefendantName: Murray, Louis
  • Address: 1011 Madison St.
  • Case Number: 1011 Madison St.
  • Case Description: Garpow, Chas. 54 yrs. Fatally stabbed 9/11/11 at 1011 Madison St. by Louis Murray, arrested and held by Coroner 9/13/11. 27 Pct. 5/9/12 - Acquitted - Sullivan.

Date of Offense: April 14, 1912

  • Victim Name: Gasiar, Anton
  • DefendantName: Kapeto, Frank
  • Address: 719 Noble St.
  • Case Number: 719 Noble St.
  • Case Description: Gasiar, Anton 23 yrs. stabbed to death near 719 Noble St. by Stanley Pzorosuki who is also stabbed and held in hospital awaiting outcome. 32 Pct. - Frank Kapeto held for Murder - Stanley Pyzowski, Stanley Nuvak, Felix Tenzula and John Felda held as accessories 4/23 by Coroner. 12/2/18 - All Stricken Off - Kersten.

Date of Offense: June 1, 1912

  • Victim Name: Gurney, Ellen
  • DefendantName: Keating, Chas.
  • Address: 4744 Lexington St.
  • Case Number: 4744 Lexington St.
  • Case Description: Gurney, Ellen , Mrs., 53 yrs. fatally assaulted June 1st at her home 4744 Lexington St. by Chas. Keating who was arrested and indicted by Grand Jury 7/18/12. 26 Pct. 5/16/16 Acquitted - Turney.

Date of Offense: August 23, 1912

  • Victim Name: Gallagher, James
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2103 State St.
  • Case Number: 2103 State St.
  • Case Description: Gallagher, James, 24 yrs. fatally assaulted (fists) in fight at 2103 State St. by some unknown man - (Aug 23, 1912) - Coroner recommends apprehension of slayers. 3 pct.

Date of Offense: October 4, 1912

  • Victim Name: Green, William
  • DefendantName: Comer, Wm.
  • Address: 605 25 Place
  • Case Number: 605 25 Place
  • Case Description: Green, William, "Col." 50 yrs. fatally assaulted Oct. 4 at 605 25 Place died same day by Wm. Comer "Col." who was arrested and held by Coroner. 4 Pct. Nov. 1912 No bill G.J.

Date of Offense: March 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Goress, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Ecbener, Edw.
  • Address: 3430 No. Oakley Ave
  • Case Number: 3430 No. Oakley Ave
  • Case Description: Goress, Wm. 35 yrs. fatally assaulted with Billiard Cue, 3430 no. Oakley Ave. by Edw. Ecbener who was held by Coroner 3/21/13 - 43 Pct. 4/7/15 - Nolle Prossed. Petit.

Date of Offense: April 12, 1913

  • Victim Name: Gannon, Bernard Sr.
  • DefendantName: Kinsella, Wm., Red
  • Address: Polk and Laflin Sts
  • Case Number: Polk and Laflin Sts
  • Case Description: Gannon, Bernard Sr. 48 yr. stabbed to death Polk & Laflin Sts. by Edw. Doherty and Wm., alias "Red," Kinsella who were arrested and held by Coroner 4/15/ for Murder & Accy. Respectively. 21 Pct. - Fred Davy arrested May 3d and held May 5 without bail. Judge Rabay. 8/4/13 - All three acquitted - Brentano.

Date of Offense: August 9, 1913

  • Victim Name: Gislawski, Michael
  • DefendantName: Sawicki, Mike
  • Address: 1919 Armitage Ave.
  • Case Number: 1919 Armitage Ave.
  • Case Description: Gislawski, Michael. 58 yrs. fatally assaulted 1919 Armitage Ave (Brass ??) by Mike Sawicki who was arrested and held by Coroner 8/11/13. 33 Pct. Sept. 1913 - No bill by G.J.

Date of Offense: August 17, 1913

  • Victim Name: Geriba, Charles
  • DefendantName: Wldarczyk, Peter
  • Address: 22nd and Union Sts
  • Case Number: 22nd and Union Sts
  • Case Description: Geriba, Charles, 32 yrs. fatally assaulted (Grati shores). Karpens Factory 22d & Union Sts. by Peter Wladarczyk who was arrested and held by Coroner 8/18/13. 22 Pct. 2-14-14 Verdict Manslaughter, to Joliet - McKinley.

Date of Offense: June 1, 1914

  • Victim Name: Gartley, Andrew
  • DefendantName: McNamara, Daniel
  • Address: 2581 Lincoln Ave.
  • Case Number: 2581 Lincoln Ave.
  • Case Description: Gartley, Andrew, (Officer 44th Prct.) Fatally assaulted while trying to stop fight between 5 men, at 2581 Lincoln Ave., 41st Prct. - 6/1 Daniel McNamara, David Kerr, & James Shearin held by the Coroner. 10/28/18 - All 3 Stricken off - Crowe.

Date of Offense: September 13, 1914

  • Victim Name: Gahde, John
  • DefendantName: Wilke, Edward
  • Address: 4918 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Number: 4918 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Description: Gahde, John - 38 yrs. - Fatally assaulted at 4918 Milwaukee Ave. 9/5/14 Edward Wilke held by Coroner for Manslaughter together with Emil Klotz, Emil Landman, Edward Stepan & Clifford Hank as accessories after fact. 36 Pct. Oct. 1914 No bills on last 4. 6/27/17 Wilke nolled - Fitch.

Date of Offense: March 12, 1915

  • Victim Name: Giottino, Paul
  • DefendantName: Capizio, Mary
  • Address: 1326 W. Ohio St.
  • Case Number: 1326 W. Ohio St.
  • Case Description: Giottino, Paul - Age 28 - Fatally assaulted on 3/12/15 with an ax, at 1326 W. Ohio St., by Mary Capizio, who on 3/16/15 was held by the Coroner. 32nd Pct. Mar. 1915 No bill.

Date of Offense: January 27, 1916

  • Victim Name: Grandt, Gustave
  • DefendantName: Niefert, Richard
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Grandt, Gustave - Age 33 - Fatally assaulted 1/27/16, place unknown, with a whipstock in hand of Richard F. Niefert, who on 3/13/16 was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 36 Pct. 6/26/17 Acquitted - Barrett.

Date of Offense: April 2, 1916

  • Victim Name: Groos, Ernest, Gross, Ernest
  • DefendantName: Rosenbaum, Sanford
  • Address: 63rd Place and Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 63rd Place and Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Groos, alias Gross, Ernest - Age 21 - Fatally stabbed in quarrel & general fight at 63rd Pl. & Halsted St.; 4/13/16 Sanford Rosenbaum held by the Coroner for the deed together with Arthur Smith as accessory. 17 Pct. 5/4/16 Ges. McMahon, alias Gray, turned over to Sheriff on capias for acc'y to murder. April 1916 No Bill on Smith. 7/13/16 Bond ftd. McMahon - Barrett. 10/6/16 - McMahon & Smith acquitted. Barrett. 2/10/17 Rosenbaum to Joliet Pen. for 14 years. - Barrett.

Date of Offense: June 25, 1916

  • Victim Name: Gizinski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Osterreder, Mathias
  • Address: 1711 Bloomingdale Rd.
  • Case Number: 1711 Bloomingdale Rd.
  • Case Description: Gizinski, Joseph - Age 35 - Died from blood poisoning as result of stab wound in right leg, received during a fight about 6/25 - at 1711 Bloomingdale Road. 7/13/16 Mathias Osterreder and Roman Gadasz held by the Coroner. 32 Pct. Joseph Bracki also held. July 1916. No bills on all 3.

Date of Offense: December 1, 1916

  • Victim Name: Goskowicz, Albert
  • DefendantName: Opala, John
  • Address: Hermitage Ave and Augusta St
  • Case Number: Hermitage Ave and Augusta St
  • Case Description: Groskowicz, Albert - Age 38 - Died from skull fracture due to being struck by pool ball, at Hermitage Ave. & Augusta St. 12/22/16 John Opala held by the Coroner. 32nd Pct. 3/2/17 Acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: February 6, 1917

  • Victim Name: Glish, George
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 31st and Auburn Ave
  • Case Number: 31st and Auburn Ave
  • Case Description: Glish, George - Age 10 - Skull fractured when struck by a brick at 31st & Auburn Ave.; thrown by some unknown boy. 6th Pct.

Date of Offense: August 3, 1917

  • Victim Name: Gallgher, John
  • DefendantName: Ramsey, Leo
  • Address: Municipal Pier
  • Case Number: Municipal Pier
  • Case Description: Gallagher, John - Age 55 - Fatally assaulted with a shovel on 8/3 at the Municipal Pier, in an argument with a negro name Leo Ramsey, whose arrest and holdover the Coroner recommended 8/28. 38th Pct.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1917

  • Victim Name: Glover, Douglas
  • DefendantName: Edwards, Lodge, alias Coleman,
  • Address: 2724 Dearborn St.
  • Case Number: 2724 Dearborn St.
  • Case Description: Glover, Douglas - Age 35 - (Col.) - Stabbed to death at 2724 Dearborn St. during an altercation with Lodge Edwards, alias Elijah Coleman, who was brought back from Gary, Ind. and on 10/23 held by the Coroner. 4 Pct. 4/10/18 to Pontiac Ref. Sabath.

Date of Offense: February 24, 1911

  • Victim Name: Moyl, L.
  • DefendantName: Olson, Charles, Brick
  • Address: 269 S. Clark St.
  • Case Number: 269 S. Clark St.
  • Case Description: Hoyl, L.L. - 40 ys. old. - Found on sidewalk at 269 S. Clark St, Feb. 24 with skull fracture. Died today. Chas., alias Brick, Olson held by Coroner. 1 pct. 3/25/14 Acquitted - Walker.

Date of Offense: April 23, 1911

  • Victim Name: Hyde, Lucile
  • DefendantName: Williams, Henry K
  • Address: 3626 Armour Ave.
  • Case Number: 3626 Armour Ave.
  • Case Description: Hyde, Lucile, "Col." 39 yrs. Throat cut 3626 Armour Ave. by Henry K. Williams "Col." who was arrested - 5 Pct. Held by Coroner 4/24/11. 11-23-11 - Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: April 24, 1911

  • Victim Name: Mealy, John
  • DefendantName: Anderson, Carl
  • Address: 6316 Cottage Grove Ave.
  • Case Number: 6316 Cottage Grove Ave.
  • Case Description: Healy, John, 22 yrs., died from wound received in fight with Carl Anderson at 6316 Cottage Grove Ave. 12 Pct. Anderson held 4-25-11 - by Coroner. May 1911 - No bill.

Date of Offense: September 4, 1911

  • Victim Name: Hayes, Christopher
  • DefendantName: Ryan, Edward
  • Address: 22nd and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 22nd and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Hayes, Christopher C. 33 yrs. Fatally stabbed Sept. 4 at 22d and Wabash Ave. by Edw. J. Ryan who was arrested. 4 Pct. 9/21/11 - Exonerated by Coroner.

Date of Offense: February 14, 1912

  • Victim Name: Hald, George
  • DefendantName: Pipowsky, Johanna
  • Address: 1704 W. 14th St.
  • Case Number: 1704 W. 14th St.
  • Case Description: Hald, George, 47 yrs. fatally stabbed Feb. 14at 1704 W. 14th St. by Johanna Pipowsky who was arrested and held by Coroner 2/19/12. 21 Pct. Mar. 1912 - No bill G.J.

Date of Offense: August 31, 1912

  • Victim Name: Hill, Robert
  • DefendantName: Thomas, Charles
  • Address: 5470 Lake Ave.
  • Case Number: 5470 Lake Ave.
  • Case Description: Hill, Robert, 30 yrs., fatally cut at 8:10 AM, in front of 5470 Lake Ave. by Charles Thomas, colored, who was arrested and held by Coroner's jury Sept. 1, 1912. Hill died in Lakeside Hospital Aug. 31, at 7PM. 10th Prect. 2/1/13 - 14 yr Joliet - Tuthill.

Date of Offense: April 30, 1913

  • Victim Name: Haufman, Frank
  • DefendantName: Schwartz, Harry
  • Address: 2319 Madison St.
  • Case Number: 2319 Madison St.
  • Case Description: Haufman, Frank - 37 yrs. - burned to death, 2319 Madison St. Harry Schwartz arrested and held by Coroner for manslaughter - 29 Pct. No bill by G.J. Mary 1913.

Date of Offense: October 9, 1913

  • Victim Name: Hackenson, Haaker
  • DefendantName: Rodin, Frank
  • Address: Kinzie and Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Number: Kinzie and Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Description: Hackenson, Haakon, 45 yrs. Fatally assaulted, fists, Chas. Alberto Saloon, Kinzie & Milwaukee Ave. by Frank Rodin who was exonerated by Coroner. 10/10/13. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Hoenicke, Charles
  • DefendantName: Sandusky, George
  • Address: Dunning Hospital
  • Case Number: Dunning Hospital
  • Case Description: Hoenicke, Charles - 46 yr. Insane patient at Dunning beaten to death by Geo. Sandusky an Attendant who was held by Coroner 11/22/13 - 36 PCt. 4/14/14 Acquitted - McDonald.

Date of Offense: January 26, 1914

  • Victim Name: Hellend, Ingweld
  • DefendantName: Diaso, Louis
  • Address: 942 Grand Ave.
  • Case Number: 942 Grand Ave.
  • Case Description: Hellend, Ingwald, 35 yrs., fatally stabbed in alley at 942 Grand Ave., after breaking into store - 32 Pct. Louis Diaso, Gustave Simonson & Wisel Hermer arrested 1-26-14 and on 2-4-14 were exonerated by Coroner, who held killing justifiable.

Date of Offense: July 20, 1915

  • Victim Name: Harney, William
  • DefendantName: Pecora, Jim
  • Address: Harmon Court and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: Harmon Court and Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Harney, William - 26 yrs. - Fatally stabbed July 20th at Harmon Court & Wabash Ave., by unknown man later identified as Jim Pecora, who on 8/14/14 was held by the Coroner - 2nd Pct. 11/12/14 Acquitted - Judge Tuthill.

Date of Offense: November 9, 1914

  • Victim Name: Hoffman, Charles
  • DefendantName: Schuster, Ges.
  • Address: North Ave. and Orleadns St.
  • Case Number: North Ave. and Orleadns St.
  • Case Description: Hoffmann, Chas. 48-50 - Stabbed to death in front of saloon at North Ave & Orleans St., by Ges. Schuster whose arrest Coroner recommends. 39th Pct.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1915

  • Victim Name: Healy, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Blackley
  • Address: 56th st between Drexel and Inglside
  • Case Number: 56th st between Drexel and Inglside
  • Case Description: Healey, Thomas - Age 54 - Fatally assaulted 9/14/15 with gas pipe in 56th St., bet. Drexel and Ingleside Aves., by John Blackley who on 9/15 gave self up at 10th Pct. and on 10/1 held by the Coroner for manslaughter - 10th Pct. 1/6/19 - s/o - Kersten.

Date of Offense: March 14, 1916

  • Victim Name: Higgins, Michael
  • DefendantName: Fabiano, Ferdinand
  • Address: 12th st and Canal
  • Case Number: 12th st and Canal
  • Case Description: Higgins, Michael - Age 24 - Fatally stabbed 3/14 at Zoo Line freight house 12th & Canal Sts. during an altercation with one Ferdinand Fabiano who was arrested and on 3/16/16 held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 7/14/16 Fabiano acquitted- Thomas.

Date of Offense: April 20, 1916

  • Victim Name: Hodawal, John
  • DefendantName: Prosapis, Carmino
  • Address: 1759 W 69th
  • Case Number: 1759 W 69th
  • Case Description: Hodawal, John - Age 54 - Fatally stabbed 4/20/16 in saloon of Ges. Dominick - 1759 W. 69th St., by Carmino Prosapis, who on 5/22 was held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 10/6/16 to Joliet Pen on manslaughter. Judge Kersten.

Date of Offense: July 16, 1916

  • Victim Name: Harris, James
  • DefendantName: Lester, Ben
  • Address: 37th and Dearborn
  • Case Number: 37th and Dearborn
  • Case Description: Harris, James - Age 24 - colored - Fatally stabbed at N.W. Corner 37th & Dearborne Sts., during quarrel over money, by Ben Lester, who was on 7/17/16 held by Coroner. 5 Pct. 9/16/16 14 years Joliet Pen. - Pam.

Date of Offense: August 12, 1916

  • Victim Name: Hess, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Guile, Carles aka James Broo
  • Address: 54 E 13th st
  • Case Number: 54 E 13th st
  • Case Description: Hess, Joseph F. - Age 53 - Fatally assaulted with an iron bar at 54 E. 13th St., O'Donnell's Furn. Store, during altercation with Charles B. Guile, alias James Brooks, who on 8/15/16 was held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 3/12/17 Guile to Joliet Pen. for 20 years - Crowe.

Date of Offense: November 16, 1916

  • Victim Name: Huff, Charles
  • DefendantName: Simmons, Gust.
  • Address: 9 W 29th st
  • Case Number: 9 W 29th st
  • Case Description: Huff, Charles - Age 50 - (Col.) Throat cut at #9 W. 29th St., during an altercation with Gust. Simmons who on 11/17/16 was held bythe Coroner. 4 Pct. 4/13/17 Acquitted - Fitch.

Date of Offense: February 11, 1917

  • Victim Name: Huda, George
  • DefendantName: Sokawalski
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Huda, George - Age 37 - Died from cut on left side of neck received during a quarrel with Michael Sokawalski who on 2/13/17 was held by the Coroner. 6th Pct. 7/24/14 Acquitted - David.

Date of Offense: April 4, 1917

  • Victim Name: Hicks, Timothy
  • DefendantName: Smith, Fred
  • Address: 906 Grace
  • Case Number: 906 Grace
  • Case Description: Hicks, Timothy - Age 19 (Col.) - Fatally assaulted 4/4/17 with a baseball bat at 906 Grace St., by Fred Smith, who on 4/6/ was held by the Coroner. 42nd Pct. 7/9/17 to Pontiac Ref. - McKinley.

Date of Offense: July 18, 1917

  • Victim Name: Henry, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Henry, Edw
  • Address: 650 W Madison
  • Case Number: 650 W Madison
  • Case Description: Henry, Joseph - Age 60 - Fatally assaulted in front of 650 W. Madison St., by one Edw. Henry, who, on July 20th was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 11/24/17 to Joliet Pen. -McGoorty.

Date of Offense: August 7, 1917

  • Victim Name: Hastings, Josiph
  • DefendantName: Jones, Charles
  • Address: 2344 Cottage Grove
  • Case Number: 2344 Cottage Grove
  • Case Description: Hastings, Joseph - Age 30 - Stabbed to death at 2344 Cottage Grove Ave. in quarrel with Charles Jones, who was arrested and on 8/7 held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. 3/14/18 to Joliet Pen. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: September 13, 1918

  • Victim Name: Hixson, C. G.
  • DefendantName: Johnson, Joseph
  • Address: Jefferson and Madison
  • Case Number: Jefferson and Madison
  • Case Description: Hixson, C.G. - Age 60 - Fatally assaulted at Jefferson and Madison Sts., by Joseph Johnson, who was held by the Coroner on 9/25/18. 21 Pct. 11/26/18 11 mos. H.ofC. - Plea to A D.W. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1918

  • Victim Name: Howard, Leonardus
  • DefendantName: Yancy, Frank
  • Address: 3729 State
  • Case Number: 3729 State
  • Case Description: Howard, Leonardus A. - Age 36 - (Col.) Stabbed to death in saloon at 3729 State St. during quarrel with Frank Yancy who escaped.

Date of Offense: May 18, 1919

  • Victim Name: Healer, George
  • DefendantName: Healer, Annna
  • Address: 1808 N Robey
  • Case Number: 1808 N Robey
  • Case Description: Healer, George - Age 26 - Died from injury received at 1808 N. Robey St., when his wife, Anna, threw a pair of scissors at him striking him near the heart. On 5/19 Anna was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 20, 1920

  • Victim Name: Huygen, Gerhard
  • DefendantName: Mury, Joseph
  • Address: 900 N fairfield
  • Case Number: 900 N fairfield
  • Case Description: Huygen, Gerhard - Age 33 - Fatally injured at 900 N. Fairfield Ave., when thrown from third floor porch by Joseph Mury, during an altercation. On 1/23/20 Mury was held by the Coroner. 24 Pct. March 1920 No bill.

Date of Offense: April 20, 1917

  • Victim Name: Ingante, Gregorio Salvatore
  • DefendantName: Lindstrom, Rugmar
  • Address: Grand and LeClaire
  • Case Number: Grand and LeClaire
  • Case Description: Inqante, Gregorio, Salvatore - Age 30 - Fatally injured at Grand and LeClaire Aves., when assaulted by several men. 4/21/17 Rugmar Lindstrom - Harry Czarinski and George Freeman held by the Coroner. 37th Pct. May 1917. No bills on Lindstrom and Czarincki and Freeman.

Date of Offense: January 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Jankowski, Walter
  • DefendantName: Petner, Walter
  • Address: 85th and Superior
  • Case Number: 85th and Superior
  • Case Description: Jankowski, Walter, 22 yrs., murdered, throat cut by Walter Petner at 85th and Superior, who is arrested 15 Pct. Petner held by Coroner 1/16/11. 9/8/11 16 yrs. Joliet - Fitch.

Date of Offense: July 3, 1911

  • Victim Name: Jura, John
  • DefendantName: Wildes, Joseph
  • Address: 1461 W. Huron St.
  • Case Number: 1461 W. Huron St.
  • Case Description: Jura, John 33 yrs. fatally assaulted June 29 1461 W. Huron St. by Joseph Wildes, 14 yrs., who was held by Coroner to Juvenile Court. Stanley Ras held as accessory. 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Jordan, Martin
  • DefendantName: Caroll, John, Hockey
  • Address: 13th and State St.
  • Case Number: 13th and State St.
  • Case Description: Jordan, Martin 36 yrs. Fatally stabbed Jan. 20 at 13th & State St. by Frank E. Lew and man known as "Hockey." 2d Pct. Hockey arrested, Lew escaped. John Carroll, alias "Hockey" exonerated by Coroner. Lew still at large.

Date of Offense: June 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Jaska, Augusto, Jasper
  • DefendantName: Baylis, Alfred
  • Address: Washington and Halsted Sts.
  • Case Number: Washington and Halsted Sts.
  • Case Description: Jaska, August, alias Jasper. 29 yrs. fatally assaulted June 20 at Washington and Halsted Sts. by Alfred Baylis who was held by Coroner 6/26/13 - 27 Pct. 9-22-13 - Acquitted - Tuthill.

Date of Offense: May 22, 1914

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Sotto
  • DefendantName: Williams, Walter
  • Address: 32nd St. and Federal Ct.
  • Case Number: 32nd St. and Federal Ct.
  • Case Description: Johnson, Rev. S.H. - Col. -35 yrs. - Fatally assaulted at S.W. corner of 32nd St. & Federal Ct. by Walter Williams who was arrested and on 5/13/14 held by Coroner - 5th. 11/14/14 Williams to Joliet Pen., charge of manslaughter - Judge Petit.

Date of Offense: August 14, 1915

  • Victim Name: Jezuwit, Samuel
  • DefendantName: Wodzin, Anton
  • Address: 1245 Wade St.
  • Case Number: 1245 Wade St.
  • Case Description: Jezuwit, Samuel - Age 45 - Died from kick in stomach received Aug. 14th in rear of 1245 Wade St. 9/14/15 Anton Wodzin and Stanley Wanot held by the Coroner and arrest of John Wanot recommended. 33rd Pct. 11/23/15 Anton and Stanley Acquitted - Judge Thomson.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1915

  • Victim Name: Jackson, Ges.
  • DefendantName: Ford, Looper
  • Address: 3633 State St.
  • Case Number: 3633 State St.
  • Case Description: Jackson, Ges. - Age 40 - Col. - Fatally stabbed 12/25/15 at 3633 State St. by another negro Cooper Ford who was arrested and on 12/27/15 held by the Coroner. 5th Prect. 3/13/16 Ford acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: January 1, 1916

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Tony
  • DefendantName: Dahlman, Wm.
  • Address: 1151 W. Lake St.
  • Case Number: 1151 W. Lake St.
  • Case Description: Johnson, Tony - Age 44 - Fatally assaulted Jan. 1st at 1151 W. Lake St. by Wm. Dahlman when he interfered in a fight. On 1/13/16 Dahlman was held by the Coroner. 28 Pct. 4/20/16 acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: March 22, 1916

  • Victim Name: Jalowitz, Maggie, Lovich
  • DefendantName: Jalowitz, Joe
  • Address: 1541 Washbuirn Ave.
  • Case Number: 1541 Washbuirn Ave.
  • Case Description: Jalowitz, alias Lovich, Maggie - Age 30 - Fatally assaulted at 1541 Washburn Ave., by her husband who was intoxicated. 3/27/16 Joe Jalowitz held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 7/22/16 Jalowitz to Joliet Pen. on Manslaughter - Turney.

Date of Offense: April 28, 1917

  • Victim Name: Jazdranski, Paulina
  • DefendantName: Kasper, Nellie
  • Address: 1543 Elston Ave.
  • Case Number: 1543 Elston Ave.
  • Case Description: Jazdranski, Paulina - Age 60 - Fatally assaulted with a brick at 1543 Elston Ave., during an altercation with 2 woman rag pickers, Agnes Kowalski and Nellie Kasper who on 5/11 were held by the Coroner. 33 Pct. May 1917 No Bills on both. 10/1/17 - Kasper bond forf. - Sullivan. 10/10/18 - Kasper acquitted - Kavanagh. 12/24/18 - Kowalski - Prob. 1 year - Kavanagh.

Date of Offense: May 20, 1917

  • Victim Name: Judge, John
  • DefendantName: Coleman, Joseph
  • Address: 3904 So. State St.
  • Case Number: 3904 So. State St.
  • Case Description: Judge, John - Age 27 - (Col.) - Found stabbed to death at 3904 So. State St., on sidewalk. Quarreled with Joseph Coleman who on 5/22 was held by the Coroner. 11th Pct. June 1917 No Bill.

Date of Offense: April 9, 1918

  • Victim Name: Jones, Jas
  • DefendantName: Wong, James
  • Address: 40th St. and Ashland Ave.
  • Case Number: 40th St. and Ashland Ave.
  • Case Description: Jones, Jas. Age 24 - Col. Stabbed on Apr. 9th at 40th St. and Ashland Ave. (Wilson & Co.) by one James Wong, who on Apr. 30 was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable. 14th Prec.

Date of Offense: January 27, 1919

  • Victim Name: Jarowski, Poruno
  • DefendantName: Cole, Jesse
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Jarowski, Poruno - Age 37 - Fatally stabbed 1/27/19 in switch shanty at North Ave. & Belt. R.R. by Jesse Cole who on 1/28 was exonerated by the Coroner. Self-defense. 23 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 18, 1919

  • Victim Name: Jungerman, Edward
  • DefendantName: Winderlin, Fred
  • Address: Huron and Orleans Sts.
  • Case Number: Huron and Orleans Sts.
  • Case Description: Jungerman, Edward - Age 48 - Fatally assaulted 4/18/19 at Huron and Orleans Sts. during a fight with Fred Winderlin, who, on 4/23 was held by the Coroner. 28 Pct. 9/11/19 - 1 yr. H. of C. & $25.00 on a Dev. - Crowe.

Date of Offense: March 11, 1911

  • Victim Name: Kaspozyk, John Kasper
  • DefendantName: Neiman, Roman
  • Address: Robey and 18th st
  • Case Number: Robey and 18th st
  • Case Description: Kaspozyk, John, alias Kasper. 33 yrs. fatally assaulted Mar. 11 at Robey and 18th Sts. by Paul Kramer, Roman Neiman and Anton Sisora who were held by Coroner 3/28/11 - 23 Pct. - Kramer and Sikova Nolle Pros. And Neiman sent ot Joliet 6/29/11 - Fitch.

Date of Offense: June 20, 1911

  • Victim Name: Koehler, Otto
  • DefendantName: Wegner, Walter
  • Address: 3421 N western
  • Case Number: 3421 N western
  • Case Description: Koehler, Otto. 40 ys. Fatally assaulted June 20 at 3421 N. Western Av. by Walter Wegner who was held by the Coroner 6/29-11. 43 pct. No bill July G. Jury.

Date of Offense: May 27, 1911

  • Victim Name: King, James Henry
  • DefendantName: Karge, Paul
  • Address: 2146 Grand Av
  • Case Number: 2146 Grand Av
  • Case Description: King, James Henry. 62 yrs., fatally assaulted by Paul Karge on May 27 in front of 2146 Grand Ave. Died July 4 (assaulted by fist) Karge held by Coroner 7/13/11. No bill by July Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: July 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Kaac, Michael
  • DefendantName: Borkees, Grant
  • Address: 7619 S Green
  • Case Number: 7619 S Green
  • Case Description: Kaac, Michael, 34 yrs. fatally stabbed July 15 by Grant Borhees "Col." at 7619 So. Green St. Vorhees arrested. 18 Pct. Held by Coroner 7/17/11. 12-23-11 - Acquitted - McKinley.

Date of Offense: April 7, 1912

  • Victim Name: Kern, John Philip
  • DefendantName: Wren, Jos
  • Address: 5158 Wabash av
  • Case Number: 5158 Wabash av
  • Case Description: Kern, John Philip, 65 yrs. fatally assaulted Apr. 7 at 5158 Wabash Ave. by Jos. Wren who was arrested and 4/16/12 Exonerated by Coroner - 11 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 15, 1912

  • Victim Name: Keys, James
  • DefendantName: Jones, William
  • Address: Oakley av and Frlton
  • Case Number: Oakley av and Frlton
  • Case Description: Keys, James. 49 yrs. fatally assaulted May 15th at Oakley Ave. & Fulton St. by Wm. Jones, "Col." who was arrested and held by the Coroner 5/22/12 - 29 Pct. June 1912 No bill, G.Jury.

Date of Offense: May 29, 1912

  • Victim Name: Krakofsky, Harry
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Belmont and Southport
  • Case Number: Belmont and Southport
  • Case Description: Krakofsky, Harry. 25 yrs. fatally assaulted 5/29/12 Belmont and Southport Ave. by two unknown men who escaped. 41 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 12, 1912

  • Victim Name: Kindberg, August
  • DefendantName: Kurnatz, William
  • Address: Randolph and Desplaines
  • Case Number: Randolph and Desplaines
  • Case Description: Kindberg, August, 72 yrs. fatally assaulted and died June 12th at Randolph & Desplaines Sts. by Wm. and Anton Kurnatz who were arrested and held by Coroner 7/12/12 for murder. 27 Pct. 7/1912 - No bill both men by G. Jury.

Date of Offense: July 7, 1912

  • Victim Name: Kaatz, John
  • DefendantName: Richert,John
  • Address: 1414 W Chicago
  • Case Number: 1414 W Chicago
  • Case Description: Kaatz, John 22 yrs. fatally assaulted with brick July 7 at 1414 W. Chicago Ave. by John Richert who was arrested and held by Coroner 9/18/12 - 32 Pct. Oct. 1912 - No bill G.J.

Date of Offense: April 29, 1913

  • Victim Name: Kotowski, Philip
  • DefendantName: Jasgard, Peter
  • Address: 1366 North Av
  • Case Number: 1366 North Av
  • Case Description: Kotowski, Philip. 28 yrs. fatally assaulted, coal fork, by Peter Jasgard in Penna Co. Coal Yard 1366 North Ave. Jasgard held by Coroner 4/30/13. 33d Pct. 10/30/13 - Acquitted - Tuthill.

Date of Offense: May 14, 1913

  • Victim Name: Kocinta, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Krowskepsky, Mike Kracicesin
  • Address: 8444 Greenbay av
  • Case Number: 8444 Greenbay av
  • Case Description: Kocinta, Joseph. 30 yrs. fatally assaulted rear of 8444 Greenbay Ave. by Mike Krowskepsky, alias Kracicesin, who was arrested and held by Coroner 5/15/13 - 15 Pct. ??? 9/24/13 - Acquitted - Brentano.

Date of Offense: November 3, 1913

  • Victim Name: Kurick, Frank
  • DefendantName: Kabellas, John
  • Address: 1104 W Huron
  • Case Number: 1104 W Huron
  • Case Description: Kurik, Frank, 28 yrs. fatally assaulted 1104 W. Huron St. by John Kabellas who was arrested 11/5 and held by Coroner 11/7/13. 32 Pct. - 4/22/14 Acquitted - McKinley.

Date of Offense: August 1, 1914

  • Victim Name: Kolt, John Miller, John
  • DefendantName: Burr, Fred
  • Address: 234 N Ashland av
  • Case Number: 234 N Ashland av
  • Case Description: Kolt, John, alias John Miller - 38 yrs. Fatally assaulted in front of 234 No. Ashland Ave. by Fred Burr, who knocked him down his head striking sidewalk. Burr arrested & held by the Coroner Aug. 8th. 28th Pct. 11/17/14 Burr acquitted - Petit.

Date of Offense: September 17, 1914

  • Victim Name: Ksiarek, Walter
  • DefendantName: Fuks, Joe
  • Address: 4324 S Ashland
  • Case Number: 4324 S Ashland
  • Case Description: Ksiarek, Walter, 22 yrs. - Stabbed to death at rear of 4324 So. Ashland Ave. in free-for all fight. 10/23/14 Joe Fuchs brought back from Scranton, Pa., & held by Coroner together with Geo. Sephenofsky, Tony Korkus & Frank Kiblish as accessories. 20 Pct. Nov. 1914 No bills on Korkus & Stephenofski. 1/26/15 Fuks to Pontiac Ref. - others nolle prossed - Petit.

Date of Offense: December 26, 1914

  • Victim Name: Krezanovich, Ges
  • DefendantName: Ruaulich, Ges
  • Address: 2500 Wentworth
  • Case Number: 2500 Wentworth
  • Case Description: Krezanovich, Ges. Age 32 - Fatally stabbed at 2500 Wentworth Ave., by Ges. Regulich who on 12/29/14 was held by the Coroner. 3rd Pct. 7/2/15 to Joliet Pen. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: March 7, 1915

  • Victim Name: Krouse, Max F
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Krause, Max F. - Age 32 - Alleged to have been assaulted about March 7 - 1915 by a motorman on a So. Deering St. car. Jan. 14 - 1916 Coroner's Jury believe "blow was struck in self-defense." Address 10124 Escanaba Ave. 15 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 21, 1915

  • Victim Name: Krazerski, Matt
  • DefendantName: Girbich, Max
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Krazerski, Matt - Age 36 - Died from skull fracture received in fight at South Works of Illinois Steel Co. Max Girbich arrested and on Jan.12th exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 15 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 13, 1916

  • Victim Name: Korthosis, Sam
  • DefendantName: Harrison, Harry
  • Address: 8 W 18th st
  • Case Number: 8 W 18th st
  • Case Description: Korthosis, Sam - Age 23 - Fatally stabbed (with shears) on May 13th at #8 W. 18th St., during altercation with Harry Harrison who on 6/26 was held by Coroner. 3d Pct. July 1916 No bill.

Date of Offense: August 12, 1916

  • Victim Name: Konter, Martin
  • DefendantName: Novak, Fred
  • Address: 1057Maxwell
  • Case Number: 1057Maxwell
  • Case Description: Kanter, Martin - Age 20 - Fatally stabbed in front of 1057 Maxwell St. in a free-for-all fight. 8/23/16 Fred Novak held by the Coroner. 21st Pct. Aug. 1916 No bill on Novak.

Date of Offense: August 23, 1916

  • Victim Name: Kolodziejozak, Tony
  • DefendantName: Kamimsky, Stanley
  • Address: 84th and Brandon
  • Case Number: 84th and Brandon
  • Case Description: Kolodziejozak, Tony - Age 19 - Fatally stabbed Aug. 23rd at S.E. Corner, 84th St. & Brandon Ave., by one Stanley Kamimsky who on 8/24 was held by the Coroner. 15th Pct. 11/2/16 Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: March 20, 1918

  • Victim Name: Kalmuvich, Anna
  • DefendantName: Dubinski, Leon (Dubac)
  • Address: 1849 W. 20th st.
  • Case Number: 1849 W. 20th st.
  • Case Description: Kalmuvich, Anna - Age 20 - Anst. Fatally assaulted at 1849 W. 20th St.; on Apr. 3rd Leon Dubinski, alias Dubac was held by the Coroner. 25 Pct. 6/5/20 - 20 years in Joliet Pen - Kavanagh.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1918

  • Victim Name: Kroll, Frank (Krool)
  • DefendantName: Matuzski, Andrew
  • Address: 4833 Throop st.
  • Case Number: 4833 Throop st.
  • Case Description: Kroll, or Krool, Frank - Age 37 - Stabbed to death in front of 4833 Throop St., during a fight with Andrew Matuzski, who, on ?/12/18 was held by to G.J. in bonds of $25,000 by Judge Geurmill. 13 Pct. 3/1/19 Acquitted - Brentano.

Date of Offense: June 29, 1919

  • Victim Name: Kowalski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Czarnecki, Joseph
  • Address: 1518 Augusta st.
  • Case Number: 1518 Augusta st.
  • Case Description: Kowalski, Joseph - Age 82 - Fatally assaulted and killed at 1518 Augusta St. by Joseph Czarnecki who was relapsed by the Coroner but re-arrested died on 2/13/20 held to the G. J. in bonds of $1000.00 by Judy Richardson. ##/8/20 in s/o - Brentano.

Date of Offense: June 12, 1919

  • Victim Name: Koutny, Frank
  • DefendantName: Hunt, Eugene
  • Address: 3278 Archer ave.
  • Case Number: 3278 Archer ave.
  • Case Description: Koutny, Frank - Age 65 - Found in rear of his bird store at 3278 Archer Ave., with his throat cut. Eugene Hunt, a rival bird man, accused and was ordered arrested by the Coroner. 16 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 26, 1919

  • Victim Name: Kasic, Anna
  • DefendantName: Kasic, Joseph
  • Address: 4529 N. Karlov ave.
  • Case Number: 4529 N. Karlov ave.
  • Case Description: Kasic, Anna - Age 31 - Throat cut, at her home, 4529 N. Karlov Ave. by her husband Joseph, who attempted suicide but recovered and on 8/3 was held by the Coroner. 26 Pct. 6/5/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Kavanagh.

Date of Offense: May 29, 1911

  • Victim Name: Ladreyt, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Brannigan, Thomas
  • Address: 6319 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 6319 S. Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Ladreyt, Joseph. 38 yrs. Fatally assaulted with poker by Thomas Brannigan at 6319 So. Halsted St. Thos Brannigan and Wife held by Coroner May 30, 1911. 17 Pct. June 1911 - No bill on the wife. 1/18/12 - Mrs. Brannigan Acquitted - 1/20/12 Thos. Brannigan acquitted by Kersten.

Date of Offense: October 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Lynch, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Ryan, Thomas
  • Address: 43 & Butler Sts.
  • Case Number: 43 & Butler Sts.
  • Case Description: Lynch, Thomas. 28 ys. Fatally assaulted Oct. 15 at 43d & Butler Sts. during a fight - 3 arrests. 19 prect. Thomas Hogan, Thomas Stokes, Gerald O'Niell and Thomas Ryan held by Coroner's jury Oct. 24. No bill - Nov. G.J. on Hogan, Stokes & O'Niell. 3/20/12 Ryan acquitted. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: October 6, 1912

  • Victim Name: Laneo, George
  • DefendantName: Powell, Randall
  • Address: 1110 W. Randolph St.
  • Case Number: 1110 W. Randolph St.
  • Case Description: Laneo, Geo. 56 yrs. Fatally assaulted, (fists) in front of 1110 W. Randolph St. by Randall Powell and Harry Burns who were arrested and Powell held by Coroner 10/8/12 for manslaughter and Burns as accessory. 27 Pct. Oct. 1912 - No bill in Burns case. Nov. 9, 1914 Powell case nolle prossed - McDonald.

Date of Offense: September 7, 1913

  • Victim Name: Longhey, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Harris, John
  • Address: 26th & Canal sts.
  • Case Number: 26th & Canal sts.
  • Case Description: Loughey, Thomas, fatally assaulted 9/7/13 at 26th & Canal Sts. by John Harris and John Fleming who were arrested and held by Coroner 9/16/13 - 3 Pct. 3/11/14Fleming no guilty - McKinley. 3/12/14 Harris not guilty - McKinley.

Date of Offense: June 4, 1914

  • Victim Name: Luleich, Otto
  • DefendantName: Gallagher, James
  • Address: 4245 Ashland ave.
  • Case Number: 4245 Ashland ave.
  • Case Description: Luleich, Otto, 50 yrs. - Died from injuries received in fight at 4245 Ashland Ave. James Gallagher & Chas. Eggleston wanted for murder. 20th Prct. 10/24/14 Gallagher brought back from Owego, N.Y. & held by the Coroner. 1/25/15 Gallagher acquitted - O'Connor.

Date of Offense: August 15, 1914

  • Victim Name: Long, Frank
  • DefendantName: Hightower, William
  • Address: 4955 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 4955 Federal st.
  • Case Description: Long, Frank - Col. - 40 yrs. - Throat cut at 4955 Federal St. by Wm. Hightower who escaped. 11th Pct. 2/4/15 brought back from San Francisco, Calif. 8/16/15 Hightower acquitted - Burke.

Date of Offense: July 5, 1915

  • Victim Name: Lulo, Antone
  • DefendantName: Derito, Marco
  • Address: 1067 Taylor st.
  • Case Number: 1067 Taylor st.
  • Case Description: Lulo, Antone. 52 yrs. Fatally assaulted at 1067 Taylor St. by Marco Derito who was arrested and held by Coroner July 19-15. 21st Pct. 4/18/16 Acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: August 29, 1915

  • Victim Name: Laux, Edward
  • DefendantName: Lurie, Morris
  • Address: 1920 S. St. Louis ave.
  • Case Number: 1920 S. St. Louis ave.
  • Case Description: Laux, Edward - Age 29 - Fatally assaulted in front of 1920 So. St. Louis Ave., by several men after argument. On 9/14/15 the Coroner held to the Grand Jury the following men. 25th Pct. Joseph Bolinsky, Sept. 1915 No Bill. Wm. Edelstein, 3/31/16 N-P - Brothers. Maurice Levinthal 3/31/16 N.P. - Brothers. Irving Goldenberg Sept. 1915 No bill. Morris Lurie 5/20/16 14 yrs. Joliet Pen - Brothers. Nate Lavin Sept. 1915 No bill. Edw. Rosenberg Sept. 1915 No bill. Irving Belosky 3/31/16 N-P - Brothers. Maxwell Mitrick Sept. 1915 No bill. 12/18/19 - Lurie s/o - Scanlon.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1915

  • Victim Name: Lennon, Hugh
  • DefendantName: Kurtz, Charlie
  • Address: 6955 Honore st.
  • Case Number: 6955 Honore st.
  • Case Description: Lennon, Hugh - Age 24 - Found at 6955 Honore St. Fatally stabbed 12/24/15 by Charlie Kurtz whom he attempted to rob. Kurtz exonerated by the Coroner 12/26/15. 17th Pct.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1917

  • Victim Name: Lomax, George
  • DefendantName: Clay, John
  • Address: 3018 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 3018 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Lomax, George D. - Age 23 - (Col.) Fatally stabbed at 3018 So. State St., during a quarrel. On 3/21/17 John Clay and Floyd Austin were held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. April 1917 No bill on Austin. 7/6/17 Austin acquitted - Brother. 7/14/17 Clay to Joliet for 14 years - Brothers.

Date of Offense: November 5, 1917

  • Victim Name: lindermann, william
  • DefendantName: Morris, Lillian
  • Address: N.W. corner of Fulton and curtis
  • Case Number: N.W. corner of Fulton and curtis
  • Case Description: Lindermann, Wm. - Age 62 - Fatally assaulted with a brick 11/5 at N.W. Corner Fulton & Curtis St., by Lillian Morris, (colored), when he refused to allow her to carry away wood from wrecked building where he was watchman. On 11/17 she was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 4/5/18 to Joliet Pen. - Hopkins.

Date of Offense: May 4, 1918

  • Victim Name: Lurandowski, Stephen
  • DefendantName: Paradsmith, Thomas
  • Address: 1836 N. Marshfield Ave.
  • Case Number: 1836 N. Marshfield Ave.
  • Case Description: Luvandowski, Stephen. Age 25 - Pole. Fatally assaulted with a brick on May 4th at 1836 N. Marshfield Ave. by one Thomas Paradsmith, who on May 11th was held by the Coroner. 25th Prec. 12/19/18 - Acquitted - Windes.

Date of Offense: November 3, 1919

  • Victim Name: Liebovitz, Ralph
  • DefendantName: Nugynski, Frank J.
  • Address: 136 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 136 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Liebovitz, Ralph - Age 17 - Stabbed to death with a paper cutter, at S.D. Child's & Co. Store, 136 So. Clark St., by another boy, Frank J. Nugynski, who was exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Pct.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Maloney, Martin
  • DefendantName: McCarthy, Officer
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Maloney, Martin. 35 yrs. Injured in scuffle with Officer McCarthy and died Feby. 20th. Off. McCarthy was making an arrest when Maloney interfered. McCarthy exonerated by Coroner 3/8/10. 6th Pct. (This must be 3/8/11, as the crime didn't take place until 1911).

Date of Offense: June 9, 1911

  • Victim Name: Martin, James
  • DefendantName: Moss, Ernest P.
  • Address: 3133 Armour ave.
  • Case Number: 3133 Armour ave.
  • Case Description: Martin, James. "Col." 27 yrs. Stabbed to death at 3133 Armour Ave. by Ernest P. Moss who was arrested. 5 Pct. Held by Coroner 6/10/11 - 10-5-11 Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: July 31, 1911

  • Victim Name: Mendel, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Tingh, Max
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Mendel, Andrew. 25 yrs. Fatally stabbed Liberty & Union STs. by Max Tingek who was arrested and held by Coroner 7/31/11. 21 Pct. 12-11-11 acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: September 24, 1911

  • Victim Name: Magner, Robert
  • DefendantName: Miller, Lawrence
  • Address: 38th & Wallace sts.
  • Case Number: 38th & Wallace sts.
  • Case Description: Magner, Robert. 47 ys. Fatally assaulted Sept. 24 at 38th & Wallace Sts. while attempting to pacify 3 men who were fighting and who escaped. 19 prect. Lawrence Miller, Frank F. Nellis and Anthony V. Kenny arrested and on 9/29/11 Held by Coroner. Nellis and Miller acquitted March 14, 1912, Judge McKinley. Kenney nolle pros. April 15, 1912, Judge Kersten.

Date of Offense: December 10, 1911

  • Victim Name: Matich, Tony
  • DefendantName: Plazibat, Frank
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Matich, Tony, 21 yrs. Fatally stabbed Dec. 10 at 22d St. & Princeton Ave. by Frank Plazibat who was arrested and 12-13-11 held by Coroner - 3 Pct. Dec. 1911 - No bill - Re arrested 3/8/13 and held by Judge Scully 3/24/13 - $10,000.00 bond. 7/29/13 str. off - Kersten. 5/24/19 Reinstated and nolle Prossed - Fitch.

Date of Offense: March 3, 1912

  • Victim Name: Michard, Archie
  • DefendantName: Dedir, John
  • Address: Polk st. Depot, found 16th & State st.
  • Case Number: Polk st. Depot, found 16th & State st.
  • Case Description: Michand, Archie. 40 yrs. Fatally assaulted in front Polk St. Depot and found later at 16th & State Sts. unconscious, died shortly after. Assaulted by John Dedic who was held by Coroner 3/5/12 - 2 Pct. No bill, March 1912 Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: May 26, 1912

  • Victim Name: Modrezewski, Frances
  • DefendantName: Koniarski, Thomas
  • Address: 1528 Wabansia ave.
  • Case Number: 1528 Wabansia ave.
  • Case Description: Modrezewski, Frances. 49 yrs. Fatally assaulted 5/26/12 died June 3d at 1528 Wabansia Ave. by Thomas Koniarski who was arrested and held by Coroner 6/4/12. 33 Pct. 10-4-12 - Acquitted - Burke.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1912

  • Victim Name: Matusghala, Bosaslar
  • DefendantName: Keviatkowski, James
  • Address: 1322 Chapen st.
  • Case Number: 1322 Chapen st.
  • Case Description: Matusghala, Bolaslaw, 20 yrs. Fatally assaulted (fight) June 10 at 1322 Chapen St. by James Keviatkowski, alias Floor, who was arrested and held by Coroner 6/18/12. 33 Pct. 10/16/12 - Reformatory - Cooper.

Date of Offense: November 24, 1912

  • Victim Name: Magajda, Peter
  • DefendantName: Zavada, Peter
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Magajda, Peter. 21 yrs. Fatally stabbed Nov. 24 at 48th St & Seeley Ave. by Peter Zavada who was arrested and held by Coroner 12/3/12 - 20 Pct. 11-7-13 - Acquitted - McDonald.

Date of Offense: February 21, 1913

  • Victim Name: Manelli, Giovani
  • DefendantName: Brencato, Paul
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Manelli, Giovani, 35 yrs. Found murdered, throat cut, Oak & Crosby Sts. Home in Holgate, Ohio. Murderer escaped. 38 Pct. Paul Brencato arrested in Holgate, Ohio, brought back and held by Coroner 3/18 for the murder. 1/17/14 - 15 yrs. Joliet - McDonald.

Date of Offense: April 5, 1913

  • Victim Name: Moore, Albert
  • DefendantName: Stanley, Arthur
  • Address: 322 E. 31st.
  • Case Number: 322 E. 31st.
  • Case Description: Moore, albert. 22 yrs. "Col." Stabbed to death Schiller Pool Room, 322 E. 31st St. by Arthur Stanley who was arrested & held by Coroner Apr. 16. 4th Pct. May 1913 - No bill.

Date of Offense: September 2, 1913

  • Victim Name: Mitra, Philip
  • DefendantName: Dougherty, John
  • Address: 1814 Marshfield ave.
  • Case Number: 1814 Marshfield ave.
  • Case Description: Mitra, Philip, 31 yrs. Fatally assaulted 9/2/13 (brick) at 1814 Marshfield Ave. by John Dougherty. 9/26/13 Coroner recommends his apprehension. 33 Pct. Arrested Oct. 16th & turned over to sheriff. 11/20/18 s/o - Brentano.

Date of Offense: March 20, 1915

  • Victim Name: Moase, Otto
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1100Webster Ave.
  • Case Number: 1100Webster Ave.
  • Case Description: Moase, Otto - Age 38 - Died at Lake View Hospital - Claimed he was slugged on March 20th, by 4 men, in hallway of 1100 Webster Ave., his saloon, at 1:00A.M. - 4/8/15 Coroner turned in open verdict. 40th Pct.

Date of Offense: August 5, 1915

  • Victim Name: Murray, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Kirkhoff, Wm.
  • Address: 2956 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 2956 Federal st.
  • Case Description: Murray, Stanley, "Col." - Age 15 - Fatally stabbed Aug. 5th at 2956 Federal St. by Wm. Kirkhoff who on 8/13/15 was exonerated by the Coroner. 4th Pct.

Date of Offense: July 30, 1916

  • Victim Name: Martenecki, Jake
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 614 W. 12th st.
  • Case Number: 614 W. 12th st.
  • Case Description: Marteneck, Jake - Age 35 - Fatally injured 7/30/16 in front of 614 W. 12th St., during fight with an unknown man whose arrest Coroner recommended. 21 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 20, 1916

  • Victim Name: Matthew Charles R.
  • DefendantName: McMahon, James H.
  • Address: 6353 N. Clark
  • Case Number: 6353 N. Clark
  • Case Description: Matthews, Charles R. - Age 35 - Engaged in quarrel in saloon at 6353 N. Clark St., with James H. McMahon of Evanston who knocked him down. Matthews had a beerglass in his hand on which he fell, sustaining cuts on temple and chest, which caused death. 10/21 McMahon was released by the Coroner who recommended investigation by the G.J. - 44 Pct.

Date of Offense: July 1, 1918

  • Victim Name: Matinek Sam
  • DefendantName: Ptasinski, Floryan
  • Address: 717 Keith st.
  • Case Number: 717 Keith st.
  • Case Description: Matinek, Sam - Age 22 - Fatally assaulted July 1st in rear yard of 717 Keith St. by Floryan Ptasinski, alias Brek, who struck him with a bottle. On 7/19 Ptasinski was held by the coroner. 32 Pct. 1/23/18 Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: October 18, 1917

  • Victim Name: Malone, Walter
  • DefendantName: Maher, James
  • Address: 337 S. Sacramento Av.
  • Case Number: 337 S. Sacramento Av.
  • Case Description: Malone, Walter - Age 21 - Stabbed to death at 337 So. Sacramento Ave. during a dight with his brother in law James Maher who used a butcher knife. Oct. 19th Maher was held by the Coroner. 29 Pct. 2/15/18 - 15 years Joliet Pen. - Scanlan.

Date of Offense: November 19, 1917

  • Victim Name: Malone, Johnnie
  • DefendantName: Johnson, Frank
  • Address: 2906 Federal st. 1st fl.
  • Case Number: 2906 Federal st. 1st fl.
  • Case Description: Malone, Johnnie - Age 30 (col.) - Stabbed to death at 2906 Federal St., 1st fl., by Frank Johnson, who on 11/21 was held by the Coroner. 4 Pct. 7/1/18 -15 years Joliet Pen. - Crowe.

Date of Offense: December 23, 1917

  • Victim Name: Moss, Clarence
  • DefendantName: Strickland, Robert
  • Address: 461 E. 31st st.
  • Case Number: 461 E. 31st st.
  • Case Description: Moss, Clarence - Age 33 (col) - Stabbed to death in front of 461 E. 31st St. by another negro, Robert Strickland, who on 1/8/18 was held by the Coroner. 5 Pct. 5/29/18 to Joliet Pen - Sabath.

Date of Offense: April 29, 1918

  • Victim Name: Morris, Joh
  • DefendantName: Buckley, Edward
  • Address: Davis Hotel
  • Case Number: Davis Hotel
  • Case Description: Morris, John. Apr. 52 - Irish. Fatally assaulted Apr. 29th in boiler room of Davis Hotel by one Edw. Buckley, who on May 4 was held by the Coroner on charge of Manslaughter. 21st Prec. 10/28/18 - Acquitted - Windes.

Date of Offense: May 18, 1918

  • Victim Name: Montlings, Henry
  • DefendantName: Hurtado, Aurillo
  • Address: 3409 W. 38th pl.
  • Case Number: 3409 W. 38th pl.
  • Case Description: Montlings, Henry - Age 30 - Fatally stabbed May 18th in front of 3409 W. 38th Pl. during a quarrel with Aurillo Hurtado whose arrest and holdover to G.J. coroner recommended on 5/31/18. 16 Pct. 8/28/18 Hurtado arrested and turned over to Sheriff. Sept. 1918 No bill on Hurtuto.

Date of Offense: October 28, 1918

  • Victim Name: Murdock, Lem
  • DefendantName: McMullen, James
  • Address: Swift & Co. hoghouse #8 stock yards
  • Case Number: Swift & Co. hoghouse #8 stock yards
  • Case Description: Murdock, Lem - Age 23 - (Col.) Fatally cut with knife 10/28 at Swift & Co. hoghouse #8, Stock Yards, during quarrel with James P. McMullen, who was arrested and on Nov. 6th held by the Coroner. 13th Pct. - 2/1/19 - 14 years Joliet Pen. - Guerin.

Date of Offense: January 20, 1919

  • Victim Name: Mezezalina, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Messori, Paul & Tiardino, Joe
  • Address: 631 S. Sangamon st.
  • Case Number: 631 S. Sangamon st.
  • Case Description: Mezezalina, Joseph - Age 26 - Assaulted and killed at 631 So. Sangamon St., by Paul Messori and Joe Tiardino, who were exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self defnese. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 30, 1919

  • Victim Name: Mazzucio, Giordono
  • DefendantName: DeMateo, Jerry
  • Address: 9535 Ave.
  • Case Number: 9535 Ave.
  • Case Description: Mazzucio, Giordono -Age 47 - Fatally stabbed in alley rear of 9535 Ave. "M" - during an altercation with one Jerry DeMateo whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 9th Pct.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Marabella, Gacomi
  • DefendantName: Costanzo, Antonio
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Marabella, Gacomi - Age 28 - Stabbed to death at 736 So. State St. by Antonio Costanzo, in the latter's restaurant, during an altercation over marrying Costazo's daughter. On 2/9 Costanzo was held by the Coroner. 2 Pct. March 1920 No bill.

Date of Offense: November 13, 1920

  • Victim Name: Mazurka, John
  • DefendantName: Riha, J.P.
  • Address: 25th & Springfield Ave.
  • Case Number: 25th & Springfield Ave.
  • Case Description: Mazurka, John - Age 27 - Fatally shot at 25th & Springfield Ave., during a fight, by J.P. Riha, who was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self defense. 19 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 22, 1912

  • Victim Name: McGinnis, Ges
  • DefendantName: Williams, Edward, "Williamson"
  • Address: Madison & Union St.
  • Case Number: Madison & Union St.
  • Case Description: McGinnis, Ges. 40 yrs. Fatally assaulted (boots) Mar. 22 at Madison and Union Sts. by Edw. Williams, alias Williamson, who was arrested and held by Coroner 3/23/12 - 27 Pct. 5/18/12 Williams, alias Williamson, hanged himself in Co. Jail.

Date of Offense: June 13, 1913

  • Victim Name: McNulty, James
  • DefendantName: Prodonovich, John
  • Address: Fullerton & Clybourn Ave.
  • Case Number: Fullerton & Clybourn Ave.
  • Case Description: McNulty, James. 54 yrs. Fatally assaulted 6/13 with 12" steel bar at Fullterton & Clybourne Ave. (Deering Co. Plant) by John Prodonovich who escaped. 41 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 24, 1917

  • Victim Name: McCafferty, John
  • DefendantName: Ryan, Michael
  • Address: Kilbaum & Armitage
  • Case Number: Kilbaum & Armitage
  • Case Description: McCafferty, John - Age 38 - Fatally assaulted Apr. 24th at S.E. Corner Kilbaum & Armitage Aves., by Michael Ryan who on May 15th was held by the Coroner. 37th Pct. May 1917 No Bill. Aug. 2 Acquitted - Pam.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: McDaniels, Belle
  • DefendantName: Knight, Sam
  • Address: 37 W. 51st St.
  • Case Number: 37 W. 51st St.
  • Case Description: McDaniels, Belle - Age 37 - Col. - Found dead at 37 W. 51st St., having been fatally assaulted with a club. Sam Knight, in whose room she was found, is wanted and his arrest and holdover were recommended by the Coroner. 4 Pct. 6/9/21 McKnight - s/o - McDonald.

Date of Offense: March 3, 1911

  • Victim Name: Nelson, Robt
  • DefendantName: Knock, Frank W.
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Nelson, Robert. "Col." 34 yrs. Fatally injured by Off. Frank W. Knock who was 0trying to arrest him. 33d Prect. Off. Knock exonerated by the Coroner's Jury 3/15/11. 4-21-11 Kanack held to Grand Jury by Judge Maxwell, $3000. 11-2-11 Acquitted - Petit.

Date of Offense: April 27, 1913

  • Victim Name: Nicholas, John
  • DefendantName: Wilson, Mary, "Russell"
  • Address: Fulton & Peoria St.
  • Case Number: Fulton & Peoria St.
  • Case Description: Nicholas, John, 27 yrs. Fatally stabbed Fulton & Peoria Sts. by Mary Wilson, alias Russell "Col." who was held to G.J. by Coroner. 5/1/13. 27 Pct. 8/26/13 - Joliet - Windes.

Date of Offense: January 4, 1914

  • Victim Name: Norcika, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Toporowski, Ben
  • Address: 644 W. 18th St.
  • Case Number: 644 W. 18th St.
  • Case Description: Norcika, Joseph. 28 yrs. Fatally assaulted 1/4/14 with hatchet in saloon 644 W. 18 St. by Ben Toporouski and Frank Zibarkaite who escaped. 22nd Pct. Toporouski brought back from Bayonne, N.J. & turned over to sheriff 1/20/14. 7/29/14 Toporouski acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: May 12, 1914

  • Victim Name: Nowak, Stanley
  • DefendantName: Kocinski, Vladislaw
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Nowak, Stanley, 22 years - Fatally assaulted on 5/12/14 at Foundry, Deering Plant of I.H. Co., by Vladislaw Kocinski, who was arrested and on 5/18/14 held by the Coroner - 41st Prct. 11/24/14 Kocinski acquitted - Petit.

Date of Offense: November 7, 1914

  • Victim Name: Nova, Alexander
  • DefendantName: Spreitzer, Herman
  • Address: 217 Sigel st.
  • Case Number: 217 Sigel st.
  • Case Description: Nova, Alexander, 26 yrs. - Stabbed to death with pen knife at 217 Sigel St., by Herman Spreitzer who was arrested and on 11/11 held by the Coroner. 39th Pct. 4/10/15 to Joliet Pen - Brentano.

Date of Offense: August 25, 1919

  • Victim Name: Nemitz, Nellie
  • DefendantName: Sanek, Michael alias Sarnik
  • Address: 952 Austin ave.
  • Case Number: 952 Austin ave.
  • Case Description:

Date of Offense: May 5, 1911

  • Victim Name: O'Day, John
  • DefendantName: Horan, Thomas
  • Address: 333 S. Sangamon st.
  • Case Number: 333 S. Sangamon st.
  • Case Description: O'Day , John - 45 yrs. - Fatally assaulted with fists May 5 at 333 So. Sangamon St. by Thomas Horan who was arrested and held by Coroner May 19-1911. 27 Pct. June 1911 No bill.

Date of Offense: May 7, 1911

  • Victim Name: O'Brien, James
  • DefendantName: Hermelene, Herman
  • Address: Palatine, Ill.
  • Case Number: Palatine, Ill.
  • Case Description: O'Brien, James W. 38 yrs. 3801 Jackson Blvd. Fatally assaulted May 7th in saloon at Palatine, Ill., died May 18. Herman Hermelene arrested and held by Coroner 5/26/11 - 29 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1913

  • Victim Name: Olson, John
  • DefendantName: Solderberg
  • Address: 2624 W. North Ave
  • Case Number: 2624 W. North Ave
  • Case Description: Olson, John. 38 yrs. Fatally assaulted June 29 Keldin's Saloon 2629 W. North Ave. by bar tender Abel Soderberg who was held by Coroner 7/11/13 - 34 Pct. 2

Date of Offense: September 21, 1914

  • Victim Name: Okon, Les
  • DefendantName: Laskowski, Paul
  • Address: N.E. corner 49th & Hermiage
  • Case Number: N.E. corner 49th & Hermiage
  • Case Description: Okon, Les. 18 yrs. Neck broken after being struck with fist, by Paul Laskowski at N.E. Corner 49th St. & Hermitage Ave. - Laskowski held by Coroner for manslaughter 9/22. 20 Pct. Oct. 1914 No Bill.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1915

  • Victim Name: Oglecky, Alex
  • DefendantName: Jacobson, Bennie
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Oglecky, Alex - Age 30 - Died of skull fracture, injury supposedly received when assaulted and knocked down by Bennie Jacobson, who on 7/8/15 was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 21st Pct. 10/14/15 Acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: October 20, 1915

  • Victim Name: Osborne, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Mack, Joseph
  • Address: 7618 Chauncey Ave
  • Case Number: 7618 Chauncey Ave
  • Case Description: Osborne, Joseph - Age 78 - hermit beaten and tortured to death in his hovel at 7618 Chauncey Ave., Grand X. Joseph Marek and Chas. McWitham both age 16 yrs., arrested and confessed and on 11/2/15 held by the Coroner. 13th Pct. 4/8/16 Marek & McWitham to Joliet Pen. for 14 years each - Thomson.

Date of Offense: March 4, 1917

  • Victim Name: Olson, Charles
  • DefendantName: Bruce, Leslie
  • Address: 6315 S. St. Louis
  • Case Number: 6315 S. St. Louis
  • Case Description: Olson, Charles - Age 32 - Fatally assaulted at 6315 So. St. Louis Ave. by one Leslie Bruce who escaped to Kansas City and was brought back and turned over to the sheriff. 17th Pct. 7/11/17 Acquitted - Fitch.

Date of Offense: October 5, 1917

  • Victim Name: Olson, Leroy S.
  • DefendantName: Lowe,
  • Address: 57th Pl. & Normal Ave
  • Case Number: 57th Pl. & Normal Ave
  • Case Description: Olson, Leroy S. - Age 11 - Fatally assaulted Oct. 5th, 1917 - at 57th Place and Normal Ave., by one Clarence Lowe who kicked him in the back. Coroner recommends Lowe's arrest & holdover to G.J. on manslaughter. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: October 14, 1918

  • Victim Name: Olson, Peter
  • DefendantName: DiMatea, Jerry
  • Address: 95th St. & Calumet
  • Case Number: 95th St. & Calumet
  • Case Description: Olson, Peter W. - Age 45 - Assaulted with iron pipe at Iroquois Iron Works, 95th St. & Calumet Ave., by Jerry DiMateo, who was held by the Coroner Oct. 17th . 9th Pct. 4/15/19 - Bond forf. - Brentano. 5/20/21 - s/o - McDonald.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1920

  • Victim Name: O'Hara, Frank
  • DefendantName: Walsh, Thomas
  • Address: 508 E. 35th
  • Case Number: 508 E. 35th
  • Case Description: O'Hara, Frank - Age 45 - Fatally assaulted 9/19/20 with a club, at 508 E. 35th St., during an altercation by one Thomas Walsh, who, on 10/4/20, was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 29, 1911

  • Victim Name: Patten, Charles
  • DefendantName: Weisiger, Bernard
  • Address: 1211 S. State St.
  • Case Number: 1211 S. State St.
  • Case Description: Patten, Charles. Col. 28 ys. old. Stabbed to death at 1211 S. State St. by Bernard Weisiger who was arrested. 2 prect. Held by coroner's jury Jan. 30, 1911. May 9, 1911 - Acquitted - Fitch.

Date of Offense: May 31, 1911

  • Victim Name: Plewanek, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Emanuel Ave
  • Address: 23rd & Western
  • Case Number: 23rd & Western
  • Case Description: Plewanek, Andrew. 38 yrs. Fatally assaulted (fists) 23d & Western Ave. by Emanuel Ave. who was arrested and on June 9. Held by Coroner - 23 Pct. 1/30/18 - Bond forf. - Crowe. 10/25/18 - S/O - Guerin.

Date of Offense: October 15, 1911

  • Victim Name: Pflumm, Paul
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 31st & State St.
  • Case Number: 31st & State St.
  • Case Description: Pflumm, Paul. 40 ys. Fatally assaulted Oct. 15 at 31st & State Sts. by unknown man who escaped. 5 Prect.

Date of Offense: December 2, 1911

  • Victim Name: Porcjien, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Ardye, Frank, "Erdili
  • Address: 25th & Princeton Ave
  • Case Number: 25th & Princeton Ave
  • Case Description: Porcjien, Joseph. 34 yrs. Fatally stabbed Dec. 2 at 25th St. and Princeton Ave. by Frank Ardyle, alias Erdili, who was arrested and held by Coroner 12/5/11 - 3d Pct. 6/4/12 Nolle Pros. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: February 20, 1912

  • Victim Name: Perhouc, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Rangus, Frank, alias Hovat, Pl
  • Address: Michigan and Wells Sts.
  • Case Number: Michigan and Wells Sts.
  • Case Description: Perhouc, Andrew, 27 yrs., of 1210 Lenert Ave. Elkhart, Ind. Fatally stabbed Michigan & Wells Sts. by Frank Rangus, alias Hovat, alias Plut, who escaped. 38 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 26, 1912

  • Victim Name: Patrulas, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Beyers, William
  • Address: Washburn Ave.
  • Case Number: Washburn Ave.
  • Case Description: Patrulas, Wm. 27 yrs. Fatally assaulted & died May 26th on a Blue Island Ave. Car at Washburn Ave. by Wm. Beyers the Motorman, who struck him with Controller. Held by Coroner 6/15/12 for Manslaughter. 21 Pct. 12-3-18 - Acquitted - McDonald.

Date of Offense: June 26, 1912

  • Victim Name: Peterson, Oscar
  • DefendantName: Mullon, Charles
  • Address: Troy and Wabansania Ave.
  • Case Number: Troy and Wabansania Ave.
  • Case Description: Peterson, Oscar. 30 yrs. Fatally assaulted (club) June 26th at Troy and Wabansania Ave. by Chas. Mullord who was exonerated by Coroner 6/29/12. 34 Pct. 7/26/12 Mullon held for manslaughter $2500 bonds Judge Willis. 9/1912 - No bill.

Date of Offense: October 12, 1913

  • Victim Name: Pauliny, George
  • DefendantName: Washka, John, alias Frunda, Jo
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Pavliny, Geo. 34 yrs. Died from skull fracture received in fight. Don't know where or by whom inflicted. John Washka and John Frunda arrested and turned loose by Coroner. 11/4/13 - 32 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 26, 1914

  • Victim Name: Pearson, Alfred
  • DefendantName: Weaver, Robert
  • Address: 218 Ontario St.
  • Case Number: 218 Ontario St.
  • Case Description: Pearson, Alfred - 35 yrs. - Fatally assaulted (fists) in front of 218 Ontario St., by Robert Weaver, (Col.) who on 9/2/14 was held by the Coroner together with Carrie Butler (Col.) and Bert Clark (Col.) as accessories. 38th Pct. Sept. 1914 No bill on Clark & Butler. 3/15/15 Clark & Butler Nolled - Weaver to Joliet Pen. - Dever.

Date of Offense: November 1, 1914

  • Victim Name: Pierce, Clarence
  • DefendantName: Stacks, William
  • Address: 325 No. Wood St.
  • Case Number: 325 No. Wood St.
  • Case Description: Pierce, Clarence - 28 yrs. - Stabbed to death in front of 325 No. Wood St., by Wm. B. Stacks, who was arrested and held by the Coroner 11/2/14 - 28 Pct. 3/23/15 to Joliet Pen - Kersten.

Date of Offense: December 14, 1914

  • Victim Name: Patalla, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Sombroski, Paul
  • Address: 16th and Union St.
  • Case Number: 16th and Union St.
  • Case Description: Pattalla, Joseph - Age 37 - Died of broken neck, following assault on him in front of saloon at 16th & Union St., after quarrel in saloon. 12/18/14 Paul Sombroski and Joseph Belsky held by Coroner. 22nd Pct. 4/27/15 both Nolle Prossed - Petit.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1915

  • Victim Name: Porter, James
  • DefendantName: Moon, Ges.
  • Address: Ada and Randolph Sts.
  • Case Number: Ada and Randolph Sts.
  • Case Description: Porter, James - Age 32 - Fatally assaulted with shovel at Ada and Randolph Sts., by Ges. Moon who was arrested and held by the Coroner 2/20/15 - 37th Pct. 6/26/15 Moon to Joliet Pen - Brentano.

Date of Offense: May 6, 1915

  • Victim Name: Popp, John
  • DefendantName: Mullen, James
  • Address: 1559 W. 63rd St.
  • Case Number: 1559 W. 63rd St.
  • Case Description: Popp, John J. - Age 49 - Fatally assaulted (fists) at 1559 W. 63rd St., (butcher shop) by James Mullen, who was held by the Coroner 5/7/15 for Manslaughter - 17th Pct. 3/28/16 Acquitted - Turney.

Date of Offense: November 27, 1915

  • Victim Name: Petzel, Charles
  • DefendantName: Natzke, Ges
  • Address: Elston and Armitage
  • Case Number: Elston and Armitage
  • Case Description: Petzel, Charles, Age 31 - Fatally assaulted 11/27/15 by several men at N.W. Cor. Elston and Armitage Aves., 11/29/15 Ges. Natzke held to G.J. by the Coroner. 35th Pct. 4/1/16 to Joliet Pen. - Brothers.

Date of Offense: October 4, 1916

  • Victim Name: Pope, John F
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Madison and Desplaines
  • Case Number: Madison and Desplaines
  • Case Description: Pope, John F. - Age 37 - Fatally assaulted Oct. 4th at N.W. Cor. Madison and Desplaines Sts., during quarrel with some unknown men. 27th Pct.

Date of Offense: June 6, 1917

  • Victim Name: Powers, Patrick
  • DefendantName: Ward, Edward
  • Address: 43rd amd Omdoama
  • Case Number: 43rd amd Omdoama
  • Case Description: Powers, Patrick - Age 53 - Fatally assaulted 6/6 at S.E. Corner of 43rd St. & Indiana Ave., by one Edward Ward, who, on 6/10 was held by the Coroner. 11th Pct. July 1917 No bill.

Date of Offense: September 4, 1917

  • Victim Name: Proud, Andrew H
  • DefendantName: Purdue, James
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Proud, Andrew H. - Age 62 - Died from injuries received 9/4 when struck by James Purdue, and in falling striking his head on the floor. On 9/25 James Purdue was held by the Coroner. 38 Pct. Oct. 1917 No bill.

Date of Offense: January 24, 1918

  • Victim Name: Papke, Frederick
  • DefendantName: Rodekowetz, Jos
  • Address: 4902 kPrinceton
  • Case Number: 4902 kPrinceton
  • Case Description: Papke, Frederick - Age 54 - Found on front porch of his home at 4902 Princeton Ave., with his throat cut. Coroner's verdict: killed by some unknown person or persons. Absolutely no clue. 13 Pct. 12/10/18 - Jos. Rodekowetz arrested and held to G.J. without bail by Judge Donohue 12/27/18. 4/11/10 Jos. Rodekowetz acquitted - Guerin.

Date of Offense: August 4, 1918

  • Victim Name: Peldzus, M.J.
  • DefendantName: McNuety, John
  • Address: 558 W. 37th st
  • Case Number: 558 W. 37th st
  • Case Description: Peldzus, M.J. - Age 42 - Saloonkeeper, fatally assaulted 8/4/18 in his saloon 558 W. 37th St., by several men whom he refused to serve. On 8/13 John McNulty and Henry Pullman held to G.J. by the Coroner. 15 Pct. 1/6/19 - to Joliet Pen. - McNulty - Windes. 5/28/19 Pullman s/o - Windes.

Date of Offense: December 27, 1919

  • Victim Name: Passage, Charles D.
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 67th st. & I.C.R.R.
  • Case Number: 67th st. & I.C.R.R.
  • Case Description: Passage, Charles D. - Age 37 - Fatally assaulted at 67th St. & I.C.R.R. by an unknown man whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on charge for manslaughter. 6 Prct.

Date of Offense: March 25, 1920

  • Victim Name: Padmuska, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Mareno, Vito
  • Address: 2352 W. Ohio st.
  • Case Number: 2352 W. Ohio st.
  • Case Description: Padmuska, Joseph - Age 32 - Stabbed to death in front of 2352 W. Ohio St., supposedly by one Vito Mareno, who had previously accused him of familiarity with his wife. Mareno is now wanted. 24 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 4, 1920

  • Victim Name: Plouff, Wm.
  • DefendantName: McKnight, Wm
  • Address: 825 W. 18th st.
  • Case Number: 825 W. 18th st.
  • Case Description: Plouff, Wm. - Age 28 - Fatally cut 12/4/20, in saloon at 825 W. 18th St., during an altercation with a colored man, Wm. McKnight, who, on 12/11/20 was held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 6/16/21 - to Joliet Pen. - Friend.

Date of Offense: January 4, 1919

  • Victim Name: Quinn, John
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 1007 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 1007 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Quinn, John - Age 52 - Fatally stabbed 1/4/19 at 1007 So. State St. during a quarrel with an unknown man whose name he refused to reveal. 2nd Pct.

Date of Offense: March 31, 1911

  • Victim Name: Raven, Levi A.
  • DefendantName: Hogan, Michael
  • Address: 1425 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 1425 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Raven, Levi A. 68 yrs. found murdered in his store 1425 So. State St. (Strangled) 2d Pct. Several arrests. Michael Hogan held by Coroner 4/11/11. April 1911 - No bill by Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1911

  • Victim Name: Ray, Jesse J.
  • DefendantName: Cox, Boss
  • Address: 18th st. & Armour ave.
  • Case Number: 18th st. & Armour ave.
  • Case Description: Ray, Jesse J. - 35 ys. - Struck on the head with a brick and killed at 18th Street & Armour Av. by Boss Cox, colored, who was arrested. 3rd prect. Boss Cox, Jordan Carpenter, Wm. Jepford & Ges. Wright held by Coroner 9/22/11. Oct.1911 - No bill on Carpenter, Jepford & Wright. 1/9/12 Boss Cox acquitted - Honore.

Date of Offense: September 17, 1911

  • Victim Name: Randall, Mary
  • DefendantName: Johnson, Freeman
  • Address: 213 W. 26th st.
  • Case Number: 213 W. 26th st.
  • Case Description: Randall, Mary. 24 ys. colored. Fatally assaulted Sept. 17 at 213 W. 26 St. by Freeman Johnson, col., who was arrested. 3d prect. Threw a lighted lamp at her setting fire to clothing. Johnson held by Coroner 9/19/11. 3-18-1912, Johnson 9 mos. H. of C. for assault. Judge Sullivan.

Date of Offense: September 12, 1912

  • Victim Name: Raymond, Arthur L., Buggs
  • DefendantName: Cizranz, Fred
  • Address: 35 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 35 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Raymond, Arthur L. (Buggs) - 38 yrs. Found dead in bed Room 26 Valley Hotel 35 So. Clark St. on Sept. 7th - Fred Cizranz arrested for previous assault on him and held by Coroner 9/12/12 - 1st Pct. 9/1/16 Stricken Off - Thomson.

Date of Offense: September 6, 1913

  • Victim Name: Raschube, Joe
  • DefendantName: Mehalek, John
  • Address: 2219 W. 18th St.
  • Case Number: 2219 W. 18th St.
  • Case Description: Raschube, Joe. 50 yrs. Died from assault at 2219 W. 18 St. Sept. 3. John Mehalek held 9/10/13 by Coroner for Murder. Frank Mehalek and John Jankowski held as accessories. 2nd Pct. Frank Mehalek & Jankowski no billed Oct. 1913. Frank Mehalek and John Jankowski acquitted 12/17/13 - Kersten. John Mehalek sent to Joliet 12/26/13 - Kersten.

Date of Offense: April 10, 1914

  • Victim Name: Riounheeck, Otto
  • DefendantName: Eberhart, Frederick W.
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Riounheeck, Otto, 43 years. Died from being kicked in the stomach by Frederick W. Eberhart, who was arrested and on 4/14/14 held by the Coroner for Murder. 27th Precinct. May 1914 No Bill.

Date of Offense: August 2, 1915

  • Victim Name: Ruff, Wm.
  • DefendantName: Richardson, Harry
  • Address: Seminary Ave. / Center St.
  • Case Number: Seminary Ave. / Center St.
  • Case Description: Ruff, Wm. - Age 45-50 - Died of skull fracture occassioned at Seminary Ave. & Center St., on 8/2 - 8/31/15 Frank Carmody and Harry Richardson held by the Coroner. 40th Pct. Sept. 1915 No bill on Carmody. 12/11/16 Richardson acquitted - Barrett.

Date of Offense: February 19, 1916

  • Victim Name: Rogowski, Ben
  • DefendantName: Allegretti, Tony
  • Address: 112 S. 5th Ave.
  • Case Number: 112 S. 5th Ave.
  • Case Description: Rogowski, Ben - Age 41 - Fatally stabbed at 112 So. 5th Ave., by his partner in tailoring business Tony Allegretti who on 2/21/16 was held by the Coroner - 1st Pct. 6/29/16 Acquitted - Barrett.

Date of Offense: January 21, 1916

  • Victim Name: Rzeppa, Paul
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2898 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Number: 2898 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Case Description: Rzeppa, Paul - Age 50 - Fatally assaulted in rear of saloon at 2898 Milwaukee Ave. after card game. 2/11/16 Coroner unable to fix blame and ordered further police investigation. 35 Pct.

Date of Offense: August 18, 1916

  • Victim Name: Romeo, Antonio, alias Vocesana
  • DefendantName: Daniels, Mike
  • Address: Morgan St. / Harrison St.
  • Case Number: Morgan St. / Harrison St.
  • Case Description: Romeo, alias Vocesana, Antonio - Age 35 - Fatally assaulted Aug. 18th at Morgan & Harrison Sts., by some unknown men, supposedly during a quarrel with Mike Daniels and Tony Lanzit, alias Fioe who were arrested were released by the Coroner. 27th Pct.

Date of Offense: February 17, 1917

  • Victim Name: Reilly, John
  • DefendantName: O'Dowd, Pat
  • Address: 4241 S Halsted St.
  • Case Number: 4241 S Halsted St.
  • Case Description: Reilly, John - Age 38 - Fatally assaulted at 4241 So. Halsted St. by Pat O'Dowd, who on 2/19/17 was held by the Coroner. 19th Pct. March 1917 No Bill.

Date of Offense: April 8, 1917

  • Victim Name: Roelic, Adam
  • DefendantName: Shomer, John
  • Address: Ashland Ave.
  • Case Number: Ashland Ave.
  • Case Description: Roelic, Adam - Age 22 - Fatally assaulted Apr. 8th on 22nd St. about 150 ft. west of Ashland Ave., by one John Shomer whose arrest Coroner recommended 5/3. 23rd Pct.

Date of Offense: May 30, 1918

  • Victim Name: Rundle, James
  • DefendantName: Franklin, Ben
  • Address: corner of 36th and Federal Sts.
  • Case Number: corner of 36th and Federal Sts.
  • Case Description: Rundle, James - Age 21 - (Col.) Fatally stabbed 5/30/18 at corner of 36th & Federal Sts., during a fight. On 6/4/18 Ben Franklin was held by the Coroner for murder and Ges. Chisum as accessory. 3rd Pct. June 1918 No Bill on Chisum. 11/18/18 Franklin to Pontiac Ref. - Crowe.

Date of Offense: November 19, 1918

  • Victim Name: Roberts, F.E.
  • DefendantName: Beatty, John
  • Address: Northeast corner of Van Buren St. and Racine Ave.
  • Case Number: Northeast corner of Van Buren St. and Racine Ave.
  • Case Description: Roberts, F.E. - Age 61 - Fatally assaulted Oct. 1st at northeast corner of Van Buren St. & Racine Ave., when he attempted to act as peacemaker in a quarrel. On 11/20 John Beatty was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 4/7/20 - Stricken off - Lewis. 4/16/20 - Stricken off - Lewis.

Date of Offense: July 7, 1919

  • Victim Name: Righton, Edward A.
  • DefendantName: O' Connar, W.M. H
  • Address: 6441 S. Seeley Ave
  • Case Number: 6441 S. Seeley Ave
  • Case Description: Righton, Edward A. - Age 13 - Supposed to have been assaulted in front of 6441 So. Seeley Ave., by one Wm. H. O'Connor, age 46, who, on 7/25/19 was held to G.J. in bonds of $1000.00 by Judge Doyle on charge of manslaughter. 11th Pct.

Date of Offense: June 22, 1919

  • Victim Name: Roberson, Robert
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 55th & Princeton Ave
  • Case Number: 55th & Princeton Ave
  • Case Description: Roberson, Robert - Col. - Age 47 - Fatally assaulted at 55th & Princeton Ave., by a crowd of young men who escaped. 13 Pct.

Date of Offense: September 14, 1919

  • Victim Name: Romak, Steve
  • DefendantName: Ochochuk, Andrew "Sokoziol"
  • Address: 628 Maxwell St.
  • Case Number: 628 Maxwell St.
  • Case Description: Romak, Steve - Age 46 - Fatally assaulted 9/14 at 628 Maxwell St., during an altercation. On 9/20 Andrew Ochochuk, alias Sokoziol, was held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 3/3/27 - Acquitted - Zeman.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1920

  • Victim Name: Riley, Mrs. Irene
  • DefendantName: Riley, Frank
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Riley, Mrs. Irene, Age 39 - Died from skull fracture due to striking her head against piano stool when assaulted by her husband Frank, who was held by the Coroner for manslaughter on 3/19/20. 2nd Pct. Nov. 1920 No bill.

Date of Offense: July 10, 1920

  • Victim Name: Redding, alias Redden , James
  • DefendantName: Burke, william
  • Address: 7th St. & State St.
  • Case Number: 7th St. & State St.
  • Case Description: Redding, alias Redden, James - Age 40 - Fatally injured at 7th St. and State St., when assaulted with a crutch in hands of Wm. Burke, during a quarrel. On 7/20 Burke was exonerated by the Coroner. Thos. Loftis, Walter Joyce and Ges. Bewly held as accessories and on 7/21/20 cases nolled by Judge Holmes. 2 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 4, 1911

  • Victim Name: Singleton, Will
  • DefendantName: Sutton, Frank
  • Address: 39 W. 26th St.
  • Case Number: 39 W. 26th St.
  • Case Description: Singleton, Will. 22 ys. old. Col. Fatally stabbed Jan. 4 at 39 W. 26th St. by Frank Sutton, col., who was arrested and on Jan. 9 held by Coroner for murder. 4 prect. 5-24-11 - Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: May 16, 1911

  • Victim Name: Slaby, Frank
  • DefendantName: Yankovec, Joseph
  • Address: 48th & Honore St.
  • Case Number: 48th & Honore St.
  • Case Description: Slaby, Frank - 17 yrs. 4530 Justine St., stabbed May 16 at 48th and Honore Sts. by Joseph Yankovec 4637 Winchester Ave., 17 yrs. old, who was arrested and turned over to Juvenile Court May 24 by Coroner for action. 20 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 25, 1911

  • Victim Name: St. Louis, James alias Higgins
  • DefendantName: Powers, James
  • Address: State & Peck Ct.
  • Case Number: State & Peck Ct.
  • Case Description: St. Louis, James, alias Higgins, 50 yrs. A noted "Hotel Thief," fatally assaulted at State and Peck Ct. on June 25 by James Powers who was held by Coroner 7/6/11. 2d Pct. Oct. 1911 No bill.

Date of Offense: August 8, 1911

  • Victim Name: Sutor, John
  • DefendantName: Osegulak, Joe
  • Address: 1758 W. 18th Place
  • Case Number: 1758 W. 18th Place
  • Case Description: Sutor, John. 53 yrs. Struck and knocked down in front of 1758 W. 18 Place by Joe Osegulak on Aug. 8th. He was arrested and on Aug. 15 exonerated by Coroner. 23 Pct.

Date of Offense: November 17, 1912

  • Victim Name: Sasko, Frank
  • DefendantName: Novak, Anton
  • Address: 1048 Grand Ave
  • Case Number: 1048 Grand Ave
  • Case Description: Sasko, Frank. 26 yrs. Fatally injured fist fight Nov. 17, died 11/21 in front of 1048 Grand Ave. by Anton Novak and Clarence Murray who were exonerated by Coroner 11/22/12. 32 Prect.

Date of Offense: December 21, 1912

  • Victim Name: Schultz, Frank
  • DefendantName: Ceisen, John
  • Address: Ashland & Brigham St.
  • Case Number: Ashland & Brigham St.
  • Case Description: Schultz, Frank. 52 yrs. Fatally assaulted Dec. 21 at Ashland & Brigham St. by Joseph Ceisen (with milk bottle), who was exonerated by Coroner 1/8/13 - Rearrested on Warrant and held to Grand Jury 1/16/13 by Judge Sabath for manslaughter, bonds $10,000.00. 33d Pct.

Date of Offense: January 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Scott, James W.
  • DefendantName: Bolden, James
  • Address: 1341 S. State St.
  • Case Number: 1341 S. State St.
  • Case Description: Scott, James W. 37 "Col." Fatally stabbed at Workingman's Home 1341 So. State St. by James Bolden "Col." who was arrested and held by Coroner 1/21/13. 2d Pct. 5/8/13 - Joliet - Cooper.

Date of Offense: April 1, 1913

  • Victim Name: Sado, Mohammed
  • DefendantName: Mohammed, Smiley
  • Address: 38th St. & Albany Ave
  • Case Number: 38th St. & Albany Ave
  • Case Description: Sado, Mohammed, 45 yrs. "Turk," Fatally assaulted, shovel, Apr. 1 at 38th St. & Albany Ave. by two unknown Turks - later - Smiley Mohammed and Jandy Hassien wanted. 8 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 22, 1913

  • Victim Name: skrupel, Stephen alias; Selpin
  • DefendantName: Chivajta, Jacob alias Cooba
  • Address: 105th St. & Terrence Ave.
  • Case Number: 105th St. & Terrence Ave.
  • Case Description: Skrupel, Stephen, alias Serpines, 40 yrs. Fatally assaulted June 22 at 105th St. & Terrence Ave. by Jacob Chivajta, alias Cooba, and Bruno Uchman who were arrested and held by Coroner. 7-1-13. 16 Pct. 8/13/13 1 yr. H. of C. & 1 each. McDonald.

Date of Offense: August 15, 1913

  • Victim Name: Shindel, Morris
  • DefendantName: Kruchilsky, Samuel
  • Address: 407 Throop st.
  • Case Number: 407 Throop st.
  • Case Description: Shindel, Morris. 26 yrs. Fatally stabbed in front of 407 Throop St. by Samuel Kruchilsky who was held by Coroner 8/21/13. 28 Pct. 11-18-13 - Acquitted - McDonald.

Date of Offense: September 3, 1913

  • Victim Name: Sing, Chas
  • DefendantName: Alice Davis Sing
  • Address: 3460 Archer Ave.
  • Case Number: 3460 Archer Ave.
  • Case Description: Sing, Chas. "Cink" - Found stabbed to death in his home 3460 Archer Ave. Alice Davis Sing his white wife, held by Coroner 9/18/13. 7 Pct. 12/19/13 - Acquitted - McDonald.

Date of Offense: October 10, 1913

  • Victim Name: Sherlock, John
  • DefendantName: Stygl, John
  • Address: 26th and Central Ave.
  • Case Number: 26th and Central Ave.
  • Case Description: Sherlock, John. 33 yrs. Fatally assaulted at 26th & Central Ave. by John Stygl who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/21/13 - 25 Pct. Nov. 1913 No Bill.

Date of Offense: October 16, 1913

  • Victim Name: Shodike, Annie
  • DefendantName: Zilwish, Leon
  • Address: 612 W. 14th st.
  • Case Number: 612 W. 14th st.
  • Case Description: Shodike, Annie. 30 yrs. Fatally assaulted 612 W. 14 St. by Leon Zilwish who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/24/13 - 21 Pct. Nov. 1913 No bill.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Swanson, John
  • DefendantName: Swanson, John
  • Address: 10239 Ave. N.
  • Case Number: 10239 Ave. N.
  • Case Description: Swanson, John. 68 yrs. Killed in his home 10239 Ave. N. With an Axe by his son Anton Swanson who was held by Coroner 12/15/13. 16 Pct. 3/24/14 Sent. to Chester Insane Asylum - Walker.

Date of Offense: May 12, 1914

  • Victim Name: Salih, Essouf
  • DefendantName: Salata, Louis
  • Address: Chicago Ave. and Morgan st.
  • Case Number: Chicago Ave. and Morgan st.
  • Case Description: Salih, Essouf, 25 years - Stabbed to death at Chicago Ave. and Morgan St., in quarrel - 32nd Prct. 5/27/14 Louis Salata, held by Coroner for murder together with Leo Bielski, Frank Pryczynski, Nagis Urban and Alex Krawezak, as accessories. June 1914 No bills on (5).

Date of Offense: May 16, 1914

  • Victim Name: Sloan, Helen L.
  • DefendantName: Matthai, Kuns
  • Address: 1513 W. Van Buren st.
  • Case Number: 1513 W. Van Buren st.
  • Case Description: Sloan, Helen L. - 56 years - Throat cut in basement of 1513 W. Van Buren St.; for which Kuns Matthai was arrested and on 5/28/14 held by the Coroner. 28th Prct. 10/5/14 Mathai acquitted - Dever.

Date of Offense: June 21, 1914

  • Victim Name: Schwab, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Miller, Joseph
  • Address: 1105 N. Crawford Ave.
  • Case Number: 1105 N. Crawford Ave.
  • Case Description: Schwab, Joseph - 27 yrs. Fatally stabbed 6/21/14 at 1105 No. Crawford Ave. by Joseph Miller who was arrested and on 6/24 held by the Coroner - 30th Pct. 4/10/15 Miller to Joliet Pen. - Dever.

Date of Offense: August 10, 1914

  • Victim Name: Suli, Frank
  • DefendantName: Suto, Alex
  • Address: 95th and Cottage Grove Ave.
  • Case Number: 95th and Cottage Grove Ave.
  • Case Description: Suli, Frank - 28 yrs. - Fatally assaulted with iron tongs in backsmith shop at I.C. R.R. Burnside shop, 95th & Cottage Grove Ave., by Alex Suto, who was arrested and held by the Coroner 8/11/14 - 14th Pct. Aug. 1914 No bill.

Date of Offense: August 22, 1914

  • Victim Name: Schutich, Michael
  • DefendantName: Junkovitch, Peter
  • Address: Kinzie and Crawford Ave.
  • Case Number: Kinzie and Crawford Ave.
  • Case Description: Schutich, Michael - 26 yrs. - Fatally assaulted 8/22/14, in quarrel, under subway at Kinzie & Crawford Ave. 8/27/14 Peter Junkovitch held by the Coroner. 30th Pct. Ges. Gerbach held as accessory in 3000.00 - Fisher. 5/10/15 Junkovitch acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: November 27, 1914

  • Victim Name: Schorle, Herman
  • DefendantName: Fitzgerald, Wm
  • Address: 119th and Peoria
  • Case Number: 119th and Peoria
  • Case Description: Schorle, Herman, 31 yrs. - Assaulted 12:05 A.M. (fists), dying 7:00 P.M., at 119th & Peoria Sts., by Wm. Fitzgerald who was arrested and held by Coroner for involuntary manslaughter. 14 Pct. Dec. 1914 No bill.

Date of Offense: September 4, 1914

  • Victim Name: Smyth, Carrie
  • DefendantName: Leona Jackson, aka Honey Gaine
  • Address: 29th and LaSalle
  • Case Number: 29th and LaSalle
  • Case Description: Smyth, Carrie (col.) - Age 33 - Stabbed several times 9/4/14 (from which she died 2/25/15) at N.W. Cor. 29th & LaSalle Sts., 3/6/15 Leona Jackson, alias Honey Gaines, col., held by the Coroner for murder together with Albert Bailey as accessory. 3rd Pct. Mar. 1915 No Bill on Bailey & Gaines.

Date of Offense: August 31, 1915

  • Victim Name: Steinzoka, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Opalski, Joseph
  • Address: 2651-25th st
  • Case Number: 2651-25th st
  • Case Description: Steinzoka, Joseph - Age 37 - Fatally stabbed 8/31/15 at 2651 - 25th St., by Joseph Opalski who was arrested and on 9/7/15 held by the Coroner. 23 Pct. 4/6/16 Opalski to Pontiac Ref. - Thomson.

Date of Offense: September 24, 1915

  • Victim Name: Schwartz, Isadore
  • DefendantName: Russo, John
  • Address: 1002 Blue Island
  • Case Number: 1002 Blue Island
  • Case Description: Schwartz, Isadore - Age 38 - Died from skull fracture received 9/24 when assaulted in front of 1002 Blue Island Ave., by unknown man - 12/11/15 John Russo held to G.J. in 2000.00 by Judge Fry. 21st Pct. Dec. 1915 No Bill.

Date of Offense: March 25, 1916

  • Victim Name: Sokiloski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Mayfil, Albert
  • Address: 23rd and Paulina
  • Case Number: 23rd and Paulina
  • Case Description: Sokoloski, Joseph - Age 32 - Fatally injured 3/25/16 during quarrel with Albert Mayfil at American Car & Foundry Co., 23rd & Paulina St. 4/13/16 Mayfil ordered held to G.J. when arrested. 23 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 17, 1916

  • Victim Name: Schultz, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Kalps, Adam
  • Address: 819 Madison
  • Case Number: 819 Madison
  • Case Description: Schultz, Joseph - Age 25 - Stabbed to death at Davidson's saloon, 819 Madison St., during a fight with one Adam Kalps who on May 20th was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. June 1916 No Bill.

Date of Offense: February 16, 1916

  • Victim Name: sanders, Henry
  • DefendantName: Duff, Charles
  • Address: #66 W VanBuren
  • Case Number: #66 W VanBuren
  • Case Description: Sanders, Henry - Age 24 - Stabbed to death in the Vestibule Hotel, #66 W. Van Buren St., by one Charles Duff, (watchman for the hotel) who on 2/17/17 was exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Pct.

Date of Offense: April 23, 1917

  • Victim Name: Secord, Richard A
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 302 w 47th st
  • Case Number: 302 w 47th st
  • Case Description: Secord, Richard A. - Age 42 - Fatally injured in saloon at 302 W. 47th St., when assaulted by a number of men, all of whom are unknown. 19th Pct.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Srery, David
  • DefendantName: McDonnell, Joseph
  • Address: 1021 Monroe st
  • Case Number: 1021 Monroe st
  • Case Description: Srery, David - Age 33 - Assaulted with a baseball bat in alley rear of 1021 Monroe St. (barn) by 3 boys who robbed him. On 6/23 Joseph McDonnell was held for the murder with Ges. Brandt and John Killian as accessories. 27th Pct. 10/10/19 - All three stricken off - Kersten.

Date of Offense: August 13, 1917

  • Victim Name: Smith, Charles W.
  • DefendantName: Bevans, Richard
  • Address: 4862 N. Ashland
  • Case Number: 4862 N. Ashland
  • Case Description: Smith, Charles W. - Age 28 (Col.) Stabbed to death at 4862 N. Ashland Ave., in quarrel with one Richard Bevans, who, on Aug. 14th was held by the Coroner. 44th Pct. Sept. 1917 No Bill.

Date of Offense: September 10, 1917

  • Victim Name: Seraky, Frank
  • DefendantName: Dugas, Stanley
  • Address: 45th st. & Marshfield ave.
  • Case Number: 45th st. & Marshfield ave.
  • Case Description: Seraky, Frank - Age 40 - Fatally assaulted at 45th St. & Marshfield Ave. by one Stanley Dugas, who, on 9/18 was held by the Coroner. 20 Pct. Oct. 1917 No Bill.

Date of Offense: May 30, 1918

  • Victim Name: Sisto, Frank
  • DefendantName: Mirrabelli, Jack
  • Address: 728 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 728 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Sisto, Frank - Age 43 - Fatally stabbed in saloon at 728 So. Clark St. during an altercation over a difference which occurred eight years ago. On 6/14/18 Jack Mirrabelli was held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 10/24/18 - Acquitted - Guerin.

Date of Offense: November 11, 1918

  • Victim Name: Slabas, Martin
  • DefendantName: Stein, Joseph
  • Address: 1908 W. 17th
  • Case Number: 1908 W. 17th
  • Case Description: Slabas, Martin - Age 35 - Stabbed to death in rear of 1908 W. 17th St. during altercation with Joseph Stein, who, on 11/15, was held by the Coroner. 18 Pct. 1/17/19 Acquitted - Guerin.

Date of Offense: December 9, 1918

  • Victim Name: Staples, Precilla
  • DefendantName: Staples, William
  • Address: 2502 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Number: 2502 Wabash Ave.
  • Case Description: Staples, Precilla - Age 45 (Col.) Throat cut and at 2502 Wabash Ave. apparently by her husband William, who escaped. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 18, 1918

  • Victim Name: Skvaremina, Steve
  • DefendantName: Abel, William
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Skvaremina, Steve - Age 36 - Died from skull fracture after having been thrown against brick wall by Wm. Abel during a quarrel. On 12/27 Abel was held by the Coroner. 18 Pct. 3/19/19 Acquitted - Windes.

Date of Offense: December 19, 1918

  • Victim Name: Simmons, Charley
  • DefendantName: Taylor, Allen
  • Address: 3207 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 3207 Federal st.
  • Case Description: Simmons, Charley - Age 31 - (Col.) Fatally cut Dec. 19 at 3207 Federal St., during a quarrel with Allen Taylor whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner - 3 Pct. 3/1?/19 Acquitted - Windes.

Date of Offense: December 24, 1918

  • Victim Name: Schraum, William
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 26th & Whipple sts.
  • Case Number: 26th & Whipple sts.
  • Case Description: Schraum, Wm. - Age 23 - Fatally stabbed Dec. 24 at 26th & Whipple Sts. by one of three men who attacked. Assailants unknown. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: May 21, 1919

  • Victim Name: Schank, alias Dunham, Jeanette
  • DefendantName: Taylor, Matthew
  • Address: Habitue of West Madison st. saloon
  • Case Number: Habitue of West Madison st. saloon
  • Case Description: Schank, alais Dulham, Jeanette - Age 43 - Habitue of West Madison St. saloons, killed by being beaten and strangled in toilet room of saloon, 2101 W. Madison St. by Mathew Taylor, who was held by the Coroner on 5/26. 22 Pct. 10/10/19 - Acquitted - Sabath.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1919

  • Victim Name: Stone, August N.
  • DefendantName: Turner
  • Address: 518 N. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 518 N. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Stone, August N. - Age 50 - Fatally assaulted 6/10/19 in front of 518 N. Clark St., by several sailors, who escaped. Coroner recommended arrest for one "Turner." 28 Pct.

Date of Offense: December 6, 1919

  • Victim Name: Smith, Jerry
  • DefendantName: Nickelson, Rosie
  • Address: Morris & Co. Hoghouse stockyards
  • Case Number: Morris & Co. Hoghouse stockyards
  • Case Description: Smith, Jerry - Age 26 - Colored - Stabbed to death on 4th floor Morris & Co. hoghouse stock yards, by Rosie Nickelson, who on 12/9/19 was exonerated by the Coroner as having done so in self-defense. 13 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 27, 1920

  • Victim Name: Schofield, Harry
  • DefendantName: Burns, John
  • Address: 3232 Warren ave
  • Case Number: 3232 Warren ave
  • Case Description: Schofield, Harry - Age 30 - Stabbed to death at 3232 Warren Ave. by one John Burns, during a quarrel. Burns was arrested and on 3/29/20 held by the Coroner. 22 Pct. 3/19/27 - to Joliet Pen. - Gridley. 12/30/27 Reversed by Supreme Court - Scanlon. 9/26/27 - Reinstated - Brothers. 10/19/27 - s/o - Brothers.

Date of Offense: September 18, 1920

  • Victim Name: Slavin, Buck (Buck)
  • DefendantName: Cohan, May
  • Address: 34121 Grand Blvd
  • Case Number: 34121 Grand Blvd
  • Case Description: Slavin, Buck - Age 33 - Choked to death in apartment 3 4121 Grand Blvd., by one Max Cohen, during an altercation due to rivalry over a woman. On 9/20/20 Cohen was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 4 Pct. On 9/30/20 message for arrest of Cohen sent out by Det. Bureau 10/20/20 Max Cohen was arrested - 12/17/20 Disch. - Richardson.

Date of Offense: September 18, 1920

  • Victim Name: Slavin, Buck
  • DefendantName: Lawrence, Jean
  • Address: 3 4121 Grand
  • Case Number: 3 4121 Grand
  • Case Description: dd Buck Slavin case - 10/22/20 Jean Lawrence and Arthur Childress arrested on warrants. 10/28/20 Childress discharged - Richardson. 11/29/20 Jean Lawrence discharged - Richardson.

Date of Offense: December 4, 1920

  • Victim Name: Shannan, William R.
  • DefendantName: Buerke, George
  • Address: 418 S. Clark st.
  • Case Number: 418 S. Clark st.
  • Case Description: Shannon, Wm. R. - Age 49 - Fatally assaulted in doorway of 418 So. Clark St., by one George Buerke and Les. F. Maloney, during a quarrel over a bottle of whiskey. On 12/6/20 both were held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 2 Pct. 3/1/21 both acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: June 22, 1911

  • Victim Name: Terry U S
  • DefendantName: Barnett, William
  • Address: 3149 Wabash av
  • Case Number: 3149 Wabash av
  • Case Description: Terry, U.S. - col'd. 35 yrs. - Stabbed to death at 3149 Wabash Ave. by William Barnett, col'd., who escaped. 5 Pct. Arrested July 7 and held by Coroner July 12. No bill by July Grand Jury.

Date of Offense: August 6, 1911

  • Victim Name: Tuhocek, Ges
  • DefendantName: Byczyowki, Thomas
  • Address: California av and Marshall
  • Case Number: California av and Marshall
  • Case Description: Tuhocek, Ges. 16 yrs. Fatally assaulted (Died 8/7/11) at California Ave. and Marshall Blvd. by Peter Gueske who was arrested and on 8/8/11 held by the Coroner. 23 Pct. Thos. Byczyowki held by Coroner 8/8/11 to Juv. Court. Sept. 1911 - No bill by G.J. in both cases.

Date of Offense: September 19, 1911

  • Victim Name: Tierney, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Rideout, Grant
  • Address: 4533 Evanston
  • Case Number: 4533 Evanston
  • Case Description: Tierney, Thomas - 36 ys. - Stabbed to death at 4533 Evanston Av. by Grant Rideout (col.) who was arrested. 42 Pct. 9/20/11 held by Coroner. 2/24/12 - 14 yrs. Joliet - Sullivan.

Date of Offense: January 11, 1913

  • Victim Name: Thomas, Andrew
  • DefendantName: Pruitt, Anthony
  • Address: 866 Orleans st.
  • Case Number: 866 Orleans st.
  • Case Description: Thomas, Andrew - 35 yrs. - Col. - Fatally assaulted 866 Orleans St. by Anthony Pruitt, Col., who was arrested and held by Coroner 1-16-13 - 38 Pct. Feb. 1913 - No bill by G.J.

Date of Offense: May 30, 1913

  • Victim Name: Taylor, Benjamin B.
  • DefendantName: Grayson, Jennie
  • Address: 3206 Wabash
  • Case Number: 3206 Wabash
  • Case Description: Taylor, Benjamin B. "Col." - 27 yrs. Fatally stabbed May 30 at 3206 Wabash Ave. by Jennie Grayson who was held by Coroner 6/2/13. 5 Pct. 11-15-13 - Joliet - Brentano.

Date of Offense: April 27, 1915

  • Victim Name: Train, Leon
  • DefendantName: Epps, Wm.
  • Address: 12th & State st.
  • Case Number: 12th & State st.
  • Case Description: Train, Leon - Age 23 - Col. - Fatally stabbed at State & 12th Sts., during a quarrel 5/5/15 Paul Williams, Wm. Gary, Herbert Mullen, Rozelle Short and Fred Williams (all colored) held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 7/30/15 all 5 Stricken off - Turney. 8/17/15 Wm. Epps (col.) arrested in Detroit, Mich. & brought back 8/18/15 held without bail by Judge Prindiville. 12/4/15 to Pontiac Ref. on Manslaughter - Turney.

Date of Offense: July 22, 1916

  • Victim Name: Torrnidi, Dominick
  • DefendantName: Lallie, Mike
  • Address: 719 Boston Av.
  • Case Number: 719 Boston Av.
  • Case Description: Torrnidi, Dominick - Age 40 - Died from skull fracture due to being struck with a brick in front of 719 Boston Ave., brick thrown by Mike Lallie, juvenile, who was held by the Coroner on 7/27 - 27th Pct. Aug. 1916 No Bill on Lallie.

Date of Offense: December 13, 1916

  • Victim Name: Torris, Albert
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3218 Federal
  • Case Number: 3218 Federal
  • Case Description: Torris, Albert - Age 25 - Found stabbed to death in front of 3218 Federal St., by unknown person or persons. 5th Pct.

Date of Offense: February 16, 1917

  • Victim Name: Tomchek, Edward
  • DefendantName: Seff, Henry
  • Address: 1861 Milwaukee
  • Case Number: 1861 Milwaukee
  • Case Description: Tomchek, Edward - Age 24 - Fatally stabbed 2/16/17 in shirt shop at 1861 Milwaukee Ave., by Henry Seff who on 3/1/17 was held by the Coroner. 34th Pct. 6/4/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Barrett. 12/30/20 - Affirmed by Supreme Court - McDonald.

Date of Offense: November 23, 1918

  • Victim Name: Thompson, Ges.
  • DefendantName: Johnican, Lampton
  • Address: 3200 S. State
  • Case Number: 3200 S. State
  • Case Description: Thompson, Ges. Age 30 - (Col.) Stabbed to death in saloon at 3200 So. State St. during altercation with Lampton Johnican, who, on 11/25 was held by the Coroner. 3rd Pct. 5/10/19 - to Joliet Pen. - Brentano.

Date of Offense: November 12, 1918

  • Victim Name: Tate, Hartford
  • DefendantName: Cooper, Lathan
  • Address: Swift & Co.
  • Case Number: Swift & Co.
  • Case Description: Tate, Hartford - Fatally assaulted with a club 11/22 at Swift & Co. office during argument with Latham Cooper, who, on 12/3 was held by Coroner. 13 Pct. 3/6/19 - Acquitted - Crowe.

Date of Offense: June 16, 1913

  • Victim Name: unknown male
  • DefendantName: Ceh, Peter
  • Address: 43 Leavitt st.
  • Case Number: 43 Leavitt st.
  • Case Description: Unknown Man about 40 yrs. Fatally assaulted 43 Leavitt St. Pan Handle tracks by Peter Ceh who was exonerated by Coroner. 20 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 7, 1914

  • Victim Name: unknown man
  • DefendantName: Williams, William Big Boy
  • Address: 13th and State sts.
  • Case Number: 13th and State sts.
  • Case Description: Unknown Man about 35 yrs. Fatally assaulted rear of saloon No. East Corner 13th & State Sts. by the porter Wm. Williams, alias "Big Boy," "Col.," who was held by the Coroner 1/29/14. 2d Pct. 6/29/14 Williams acquitted by Judge Walker.

Date of Offense: July 17, 1916

  • Victim Name: Ulrey, William
  • DefendantName: Moga, Nick
  • Address: Sheridan Road and Foster Ave.
  • Case Number: Sheridan Road and Foster Ave.
  • Case Description: Ulrey, William - Age 14 - Died from tetanus as result of being cut with a pair of grass shears, on 7/17, thrown at him by Nick Moga, gardener at Saddle & Cycle Club, Sheridan Road & Foster Ave. 7/24 Moga held by the Coroner. 44 Pct. 10/18/18 Stricken off - Kersten. 2/7/19 Moga suicided. 2/14/19 Cause abated.

Date of Offense: May 27, 1917

  • Victim Name: unknown man
  • DefendantName: Doyle, James (Conductor)
  • Address: Roscoe & Western
  • Case Number: Roscoe & Western
  • Case Description: Unknown man - Age 25 - (Col.) - Fatally assaulted 5/27 with a switch-iron at Roscoe & Western Ave., by Conductor James Doyle whom he threatened with a knife. 5/31 Doyle was exonerated by the Coroner. 43 Pct.

Date of Offense: April 27, 1914

  • Victim Name: Vinecki, Frank
  • DefendantName: Grabowski, Leo; Bonkowski, Jos
  • Address: 8400 Mackinaw Ave
  • Case Number: 8400 Mackinaw Ave
  • Case Description: Vinecki, Frank - 34 years - Fatally assaulted in front of 8400 Mackinaw Ave. 5th Pct. - 5/13/14 Leo Grabowski held by the Coroner for murder together with Joseph Bonkowski as accessory after the fact. 9/30/14 Grabowski to Pontiac Reformatory - Dever. 10/9/14 Bonkowski D.W. P. - Dever.

Date of Offense: November 25, 1916

  • Victim Name: Vanetine, Frank
  • DefendantName: Blazawaz, Joseph
  • Address: 39th Place & Kedzie ave.
  • Case Number: 39th Place & Kedzie ave.
  • Case Description: Vanetine, Frank - Age 20 - Fatally stabbed at S.E. Corner of 39th Place and Kedzie Ave., during a quarrel - 11/27/16 Joseph Blazawaz held by the Coroner. 8th Pct. 3/16/17 Blazawaz acquitted - Crowe.

Date of Offense: August 20, 1917

  • Victim Name: Vitrano, Frank
  • DefendantName: Cocchione, John
  • Address: 1000 W. Polk st.
  • Case Number: 1000 W. Polk st.
  • Case Description: Vitrano, Frank - Age 22 - Fatally stabbed in front of 1000 W. Polk St., by John Cocchione, who, on 8/22 was held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. 5/29/18 - 15 years Joliet Pen. - Sabath.

Date of Offense: April 24, 1911

  • Victim Name: Winnoccki, Jacob
  • DefendantName: Hocek, Anton (escaped)
  • Address: 5145 Lincoln ave.
  • Case Number: 5145 Lincoln ave.
  • Case Description: Winnoccki, Jacob. 24 yrs. Fatally stabbed 5145 Lincoln Ave. by Anton Hocek who escaped. 44 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 14, 1912

  • Victim Name: Wysowatz, Sigmund
  • DefendantName: Kolemaza, Joseph
  • Address: 2422 Austin ave.
  • Case Number: 2422 Austin ave.
  • Case Description: Wysowatz, Sigmund - 30 yrs. - kicked to death 2422 Austin Ave., by Joseph Kolemaza, who was arrested and held by Coroner 4/4/12. 32 Pct. 10-2-12 - Acquitted - Burke.

Date of Offense: September 30, 1912

  • Victim Name: Weathers, David
  • DefendantName: Cooper, Michael
  • Address: 545 W. Madison st.
  • Case Number: 545 W. Madison st.
  • Case Description: Weathers, David - 42 years - Fatally stabbed in front of 545 W. Madison St. by Michael Cooper who was arrested and held by Coroner 10/8/12 - 27 Pct. 1-17-13 Acquitted by Kersten.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1912

  • Victim Name: Walsh, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Seals, Chas.
  • Address: Chestnut & Orleans sts.
  • Case Number: Chestnut & Orleans sts.
  • Case Description: Walsh, Joseph, 24 yrs. - Fatally stabbed 12/25 Chestnut & Orleans Sts. by Chas. Seals "Col." who was arrested and held by Coroner. 1/9/13 - 38 Pct. 7/1/13 - Joliet - Burke.

Date of Offense: February 20, 1913

  • Victim Name: Ward, Milton
  • DefendantName: Jones, Tillie
  • Address: 2706 Dearborn st.
  • Case Number: 2706 Dearborn st.
  • Case Description: Ward, Milton, "Col," 33 yrs. - Stabbed to death 2706 Dearborn St. by Tillie Jones "Col." who was arrested & held by Coroner 2/21/13 - Edw. Ward, "Col." held as accessory. 4 Pct. 11/29 - Tillie Jones sent to Joliet - McDonald.

Date of Offense: June 28, 1913

  • Victim Name: Walsh, John
  • DefendantName: Jefferson, Frank
  • Address: 109 Park Row
  • Case Number: 109 Park Row
  • Case Description: Walsh, John. 48 yrs. Fatally assaulted 6/28 ice pick in his saloon 109 Park Row by unknown colored man (Supposed). 2d Pct. See bulletin 6/28/13 - Frank Jefferson "Col." wanted.

Date of Offense: July 2, 1913

  • Victim Name: Woodruff, Mrs. Flossie
  • DefendantName: Naum, Pano
  • Address: 736 W. Madison st.
  • Case Number: 736 W. Madison st.
  • Case Description: Woodruff, Mrs. Flossie, 43 yrs. - Found murdered, throat cut, in raer of 736 W. Madison St. Pano Naum arrested and held by Coroner 7/25/13. 27 Pct. Acquitted 12/22/13 - Kersten.

Date of Offense: June 25, 1914

  • Victim Name: Wesollowski, Carl
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 3339 Mospratt st.
  • Case Number: 3339 Mospratt st.
  • Case Description: Wesollowski, Carl - 64 yrs. - Supposed to have died from assault by wife & a boarder, at 3339 Mospratt St., Coroner returns open verdict but recommends further investigation. - 6th Pct.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1915

  • Victim Name: Wenzloff, Mrs. Theresa
  • DefendantName: Sandra, Jacob
  • Address: 920 W. 20th st.
  • Case Number: 920 W. 20th st.
  • Case Description: Wenzloff - Mrs. Theresa - Age 38 - Fatally stabbed at 920 W. 20th St., during quarrel with Jacob Sandra who on 3/30 was held to G.J. by Coroner. 7th Pct. 7/10/16 Saundra acquitted. - Barrett.

Date of Offense: August 8, 1914

  • Victim Name: Wajdula, John alias Peter
  • DefendantName: Insttors, John
  • Address: Carroll & Hoyne aves.
  • Case Number: Carroll & Hoyne aves.
  • Case Description: Wajdula, John, alias Peter - 40 yrs. - Died of injuries received in fight Aug. 8th at Wolf Mfg. Co., Carroll & Hoyne Aves., with one John Insttors, who was exonerated by the Coroner. 28 Pct. 11/6/14 Insttors re-arrested on warrant and held in bonds of 3000.00 by Judge Newcomer for manslaughter.

Date of Offense: November 24, 1914

  • Victim Name: Ward, Sam
  • DefendantName: Jones, Austin
  • Address: 3700 Federal st.
  • Case Number: 3700 Federal st.
  • Case Description: Ward, Sam (col.) - Age 48 - Stabbed to death at 3700 Federal St., by Austin Jones, col., who was arrested and on 12/10 held by the Coroner. 5th Pct. 4/28/15 - Jones Acquitted - Kersten.

Date of Offense: April 10, 1914

  • Victim Name: Weidner, Edward
  • DefendantName: Corrigan, Phillip
  • Address: 43rd & Elizabeth sts.
  • Case Number: 43rd & Elizabeth sts.
  • Case Description: Weidner, Edward - Age 21 - Throat cut; at Armour & Co., 43rd & Elizabeth Sts., by Phillip Corrigan, 15 yrs. old, who was, on 14/13/15 held to Juvenile Court by the Coroner. 19th Pct.

Date of Offense: May 7, 1915

  • Victim Name: White, John
  • DefendantName: Lucas, Lulu
  • Address: 5548 Lake Park ave.
  • Case Number: 5548 Lake Park ave.
  • Case Description: White, John (col.) - Age 24 - Killed with hatchet, at 5548 Lake Park Ave., 3rd flat, by Lulu Lucas, col., who was arrested and on 5/7/15 held by the Coroner. 10th Pct. 9/9/15 14 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Burke.

Date of Offense: May 5, 1915

  • Victim Name: Ward, Edward
  • DefendantName: Ellsworth, Harry
  • Address: 2458 State st.
  • Case Number: 2458 State st.
  • Case Description: Ward, Edward - Age 27 - Col. - Fatally stabbed several times, at 2458 State St. by his white brother-in-law Harry Ellsworth, who was on 5/13/15 held by the coroner. 4 Pct. 12/28/15 Acquitted - Turney.

Date of Offense: June 26, 1915

  • Victim Name: Winarski, John
  • DefendantName: Kumiczo, Kasimer
  • Address: 4630 S. Paulina st.
  • Case Number: 4630 S. Paulina st.
  • Case Description: Winarski, John - Age 25 - Stabbed to death in front of 4630 So. Paulina St., by Kasimer Kumiczo who was arrested and on 6/28/15 held by the Coroner. 20th Pct. 10/20/15 Acquitted - Thomson.

Date of Offense: May 11, 1916

  • Victim Name: West, Thomas
  • DefendantName: O'Brien WM
  • Address: 42nd & Union Ave
  • Case Number: 42nd & Union Ave
  • Case Description: West, Thomas - Age 17 - Assaulted with baseball bat 5/11/16 in vicinity of 42nd & Union Ave, in quarrel with Wm. O'Brien who on 5/19/16 was held by the Coroner. 19 Pct. 6/28/18 to Joliet Pen. - Sabath.

Date of Offense: September 10, 1916

  • Victim Name: Williams, David
  • DefendantName: Walters, Daniel (Benjamin)
  • Address: 2916 Dearborn St
  • Case Number: 2916 Dearborn St
  • Case Description: Williams, David - Age 36 - (Col.) - Fatally stabbed 9/10/16 in front of 2916 Dearborn St., by Daniel (Benjamin) Waters, who on 9/15/16 was held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. 12/12/16 Acquitted - Pam.

Date of Offense: October 7, 1916

  • Victim Name: Webster, Sam
  • DefendantName: Jones, Ges.
  • Address: 6345 University Ave
  • Case Number: 6345 University Ave
  • Case Description: Webster, Sam - Age 45 (col.) - Stabbed to death at Hayes Hotel, 6345 University Ave., during quarrel over card game, by Ges. Jones, col., who on Oct. 9th was held by the Coroner. 12th Pct. 3/30/17 to Joliet Pen. - Kersten.

Date of Offense: October 22, 1916

  • Victim Name: Walters, Edward alias Waterhou
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 410 N Clark St.
  • Case Number: 410 N Clark St.
  • Case Description: Walters, Edward, alias Waterhouse - Age 48 - Fatally assaulted in front of 410 N. Clark St., during a fight with unknown persons who escaped. 38 Pct.

Date of Offense: June 16, 1917

  • Victim Name: Waszlizyn, John
  • DefendantName: Leskin, Elig
  • Address: 1947 W. Ohio st.
  • Case Number: 1947 W. Ohio st.
  • Case Description: Waszlizyin, John - Age 26 - Fatally injured 6/16 at 1947 W. Ohio St. during a fight with 3 men, one of whom struck him with a beer bottle. On 6/22 Elig Leskin was held by the Coroner. 32nd Pct. 10/26/17 Acquitted - Sullivan.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Washington, Ernest
  • DefendantName: Willis, Frank
  • Address: 38th st. & Princeton ave.
  • Case Number: 38th st. & Princeton ave.
  • Case Description: Washington, Ernest - Age ? (Col) Found in prairie at 38th St. & Princeton Ave., stabbed to death. On 7/6 Frank Willis was held by the Coroner for murder and Joseph LaFord as accessory after the fact. 15 Pct. 12/4/18 to Joliet Pen. - Willis - Crowe. 12/4/18 LaFord Stricken Off - Crowe.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Wideikas, Vladislav alias Vaca
  • DefendantName: Duray, Steve
  • Address: 1464 S. Peoria st.
  • Case Number: 1464 S. Peoria st.
  • Case Description: Wideikas, Vladislav, alias Vaca - Age 10 - Found dead in vacant cottage at 1464 So. Peoria St. Had been missing since 12/17/18 at which time he was sent by his mother to pay a gas bill. It was thought he had frozen to death but was found to have a skull fracture. On 2/5 Steve Duray, Joe Hasl and Joe Bavlok all age 10 confessed to having struck deceased with beer bottle and all were held by the Coroner. 17 Pct. 3/1/19 - Nolled in C.C. & turned over to Juv. Court - Kavanaugh.

Date of Offense: May 25, 1919

  • Victim Name: Wojanczyk, Tony
  • DefendantName: Smith, John alias Stanislaus Z
  • Address: 1655 W. 14th st.
  • Case Number: 1655 W. 14th st.
  • Case Description: Wojanczyk, Tony - Age 44 - Fatally assaulted with a club at 1655 W. 14th St. by John Smith, alias Stanislaus Zalefsko, who caught him in act of having intercourse with his wife. Zalefsko was exonerated by the Coroner on 6/5. 18th Pct. 6/20/19 - Zalefsko held to G.J. in $15,000.00 by Judge Haas. July 1919 No Bill.

Date of Offense: November 6, 1919

  • Victim Name: Williams, Ceborn
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 2976 S. State st.
  • Case Number: 2976 S. State st.
  • Case Description: Williams, Ceborn - Age 23 - Col. - Fatally stabbed in resaurant at 2976 So. State St. during a quarrel with an unknown colored man who escaped. On 11/11/19 Coroner recommended arrest and holdover of one Cuta. 3 Pct.

Date of Offense: January 16, 1920

  • Victim Name: Weinstein, Ike
  • DefendantName: Tikts, Mike aliases Ticko & Ma
  • Address: 1133 Frank st.
  • Case Number: 1133 Frank st.
  • Case Description: Weinstein, Ike - Age 45 - Fatally assaulted with a bottle in his saloon at 1133 Frank St., on 1/16/20. Mike Tikts, alias Ticko, alias Maneko, is wanted. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 23, 1920

  • Victim Name: Wright, Theodore
  • DefendantName: Saunders, Lillie Dell
  • Address: 3519 Vernon
  • Case Number: 3519 Vernon
  • Case Description: Wright, Theodore - Age 22 - Colored - Fatally stabbed 3/23/20 at 3519 Vernon Ave., by one Lillie Dell Saunders who was held by the Coroner for manslaughter on March 26, 1920. 3rd Precinct. 7/12/20 - to Joliet Pen. - Scanlon.

Date of Offense: April 6, 1920

  • Victim Name: Walsh, Travis
  • DefendantName: Manne, Joseph
  • Address: Clark & Washington sts.
  • Case Number: Clark & Washington sts.
  • Case Description: Walsh, Travis - Age 29 - Fataly assaulted (with fists) in Clark St., about 50 ft. north of Washington St., by Joseph Manne after he had addressed insulting remarks to the latter who was accompanied by a lady. On 4/7/20 Manne was exonerated by the Coroner. 1st Pct.

Date of Offense: June 10, 1920

  • Victim Name: Williams, Ben
  • DefendantName: Wilson, Laurence
  • Address: Taylor st.
  • Case Number: Taylor st.
  • Case Description: Williams, Ben - Age 29 - Colored - Stabbed to death in Taylor St. freight house of Am. Rys. Exp. Co., by one Laurence Wilson, who was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 17 Pct.

Date of Offense: March 16, 1913

  • Victim Name: Yanker, Frank
  • DefendantName: Sadys, Stanley
  • Address: 1017 Crosby st.
  • Case Number: 1017 Crosby st.
  • Case Description: Yanker, Frank - 40 yrs. - Fatally injured in drunken brawl by Stanley Sadys at 1017 Crosby St. Sadys held by Coroner for Murder 3/17/13 - 39 Pct. 12-8-13 - Joliet - Kersten.

Date of Offense: January 18, 1917

  • Victim Name: Yashinski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Eskridge, Gus
  • Address: 39th & Packers ave.
  • Case Number: 39th & Packers ave.
  • Case Description: Yashinski, Joseph - Age 38 - Fatally assaulted Jan. 18th at 39th & Packers Ave., in fight with Gus. Eskridge (col.) who escaped. 19th Pct. On 6/15/17 Eskridge was held to Lindstrom on 6/12/17 in 16th Pct.

Date of Offense: September 28, 1918

  • Victim Name: Zeichinski, Joseph
  • DefendantName: Schultz, Frank
  • Address: 18?? 17th st.
  • Case Number: 18?? 17th st.
  • Case Description: Zeichinski, Joseph - Age 35 - Fatally assaulted Sept. 28 in front of 18?? 17th St. On 10/3 Otto Souhrads, Frank Schultz, and Joseph Krystyneik were held by the Cornoer. 18 Pct. 5/18/20 Schultz and Krystyneik acquitted - ?????.

Date of Offense: June 21, 1925

  • Victim Name: Blumfield, Mary
  • DefendantName: Hawthorne, Joseph
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Blumfield, Mary - Age 6 - Colored - Fatally shot at 1:30 A.M., by Joseph Hawthorne, who fired at his sweetheart during an altercation and struck the child who was sleeping in a bed. Hawthorne escaped and his arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 7/2/25. 6 Dist. 11/1/28 - Joseph Hawthorne arrested and indicted by Nov. 1928 G.J. 2/9/29 - 20 years Joliet Pen. - Kavanaugh.

Date of Offense: February 23, 1927

  • Victim Name: Braxton, Wiley D.
  • DefendantName: Charley, Mitchell
  • Address: 31 St. and Prarie Ave
  • Case Number: 31 St. and Prarie Ave
  • Case Description: Braxton, Wiley D. - Age 20 - Colored - Fatally stabbed 12:20 P.M. 2/23/27, at 31 St. and Prairie Ave., during a brawl by Charley Mitchell, who was booked 2/24/27 for manslaughter. On 3/1/27 he was held by the Coroner on the same charge. 2 Dist. 1/5/28 - Acquitted - Miller.

Date of Offense: June 6, 1927

  • Victim Name: Boyungis, Dan
  • DefendantName: Nick Marvis
  • Address: 915 Hope ST.
  • Case Number: 915 Hope ST.
  • Case Description: Boyuningis, Dan - Age 40 - Death due to skull fracture sustained at 1:35 AM, 6/6/27, during a fight in a flat at 915 Hope St. On 6/9/27 Nick Marvis and Tom Munos were booked for manslaughter and on the same day held by the Coroner on that charge. Arrest of Chris Skizis was also recommended. 16th Dist. June 1927 No Bills on Morris & Munos.

Date of Offense: August 8, 1927

  • Victim Name: Bermingham, Thomas
  • DefendantName: Patrick Mc Guinn
  • Address: 6528 Laflin St.
  • Case Number: 6528 Laflin St.
  • Case Description: Bermingham, Thomas - Age 25 - Death due to a skull fracture received about 1 PM., 8/8/27, at his home (?) 6528 Laflin St. On 8/8/27 Patrick McGuinn and Thomas McNamara were booked for manslaughter. On 9/20/27 McGuinn was held by the Coroner on that charge and McNamara exonerated. On 9/25/27 McNamara's case was nolle prossed by Judge Curran. 11 Dist. Oct. 1927 No Bill - McGuinn.

Date of Offense: September 24, 1927

  • Victim Name: Brady, James D.
  • DefendantName: Ellen Chisholm
  • Address: 344 Wisconsin St.
  • Case Number: 344 Wisconsin St.
  • Case Description: Brady, James D. - Age 55 - Died from an intercranial hemorrhage sustained at about 1 PM, 9/24/27, at 344 Wisconsin St., when he knocked down several times by Mrs. Ellen Chisholm whom he attempted to attack while intoxicated. On 9/28/27 Mrs. Chisholm was exonerated by the Coroner. 29 Dist.

Date of Offense: June 12, 1925

  • Victim Name: Cole, Ernest
  • DefendantName: Jenkins, Otis
  • Address: 35th St. and Rhodes Ave.
  • Case Number: 35th St. and Rhodes Ave.
  • Case Description: Cole, Ernest - Age 16- Colored - Stabbed to death at 3:30 PM, at 35th St. and Rhodes Ave., by another juvenile, Otis Jenkins (Age 12) during a quarrel. On 6/13/25 Jenkins was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: March 7, 1927

  • Victim Name: Crawford, James
  • DefendantName: Fitzpatrick, Alois
  • Address: 1333 W Hastings
  • Case Number: 1333 W Hastings
  • Case Description: Crawford, James - Age 40 - Colored - Died from a skull fracture received 12:15 AM, 3/7/27, in front of 1333 W. Hastings St., during a fight with Alois Fitzpatrick who struck, knocked him down and kicked him. ON 3/19/27 Fitzpatrick was held by the coroner. 16 Dist. 5/24/27 to Joliet Pen. - J. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: April 13, 1925

  • Victim Name: Davis, Allen
  • DefendantName: Mason, Arthur
  • Address: 8959 Greenbay
  • Case Number: 8959 Greenbay
  • Case Description: Davis, Allen - Age 30 - Colored - Died from gunshot wounds received at 2:00 PM 4/13/25, in the rear of a restaurant at 8959 Greenbay Ave., during an altercation. On 4/22/25 Arthur Mason and George Snow were held by the Coroner. 7 Dist. 2/12/26 - Both acquitted - McGoorty.

Date of Offense: November 3, 1925

  • Victim Name: dorman, Al
  • DefendantName: Fitzgerald, William
  • Address: 19 N Ann
  • Case Number: 19 N Ann
  • Case Description: Dorman, Al - Age 45 - Died from cerebral concussion sustained 11/3/25 when he "fell" (verdict) over a banister to the basement at 19 N. Ann St. 11/18/25 Wm Fitzgerald wanted for manslaughter. 19th Dist.

Date of Offense: July 31, 1926

  • Victim Name: Duffy, Montreville
  • DefendantName: Main, George C
  • Address: Racine av and Altgeld
  • Case Number: Racine av and Altgeld
  • Case Description: Duffy, Montreville - Age 58 - Died from a skull fracture received 11:12 AM, at Racine Ave. and Altgeld St. during a fight with George C. Main when the latter assaulted him, knocking him down. On 8/2/26 the Coroner declared it a case of self-defense and exonerated Main. 30 Dist.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: handy, alberta
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Handy, Alberta - Age 38 - Colored - Died at home, 362 E. 29th St., from an abortion performed with instruments by some unknown person or persons. 2nd Dist.

Date of Offense: November 15, 1926

  • Victim Name: Hammerschmidt, Jacob
  • DefendantName: Lou, Gustav
  • Address: 6617 S. Lincoln St
  • Case Number: 6617 S. Lincoln St
  • Case Description: Hammerschmidt, Jacob - Age 56 - Died from internal injuries received 11/14/26 at 5:30 PM, while struggling with one Gustav Low, who ejected deceased from his home, 6617 So. Lincoln St., when they quarreled over religion. On 11/5/26 Low was exonerated by the Coroner 11/12/26, the verdict being "due to accidental fall." On 11/24/26, however, Low was held to the G.J. in $5000.00 by Judge Holmes. 11A Dist. 5/26/27 - Low Acquitted - P. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: August 19, 1927

  • Victim Name: Harris, Wm., L.
  • DefendantName: Leo, Rosie
  • Address: 2977 LaSalle St.
  • Case Number: 2977 LaSalle St.
  • Case Description: Harris, Wm. L. - Age 45 - Colored- Fatally cut at 7:15 AM, 8/19/27 in his home, 2977 LaSalle St., during a quarrel with his common-law wife, Rosie Lee, who was held by the Coroner for manslaughter on 8/22/27. 2 Dist. 11/9/27 - Acquitted - Brothers.

Date of Offense: April 29, 1925

  • Victim Name: Izzi, Christina
  • DefendantName: Izzi, Sisto
  • Address: 118 S May
  • Case Number: 118 S May
  • Case Description: Izzi, Christina - Age 37 - Died from burns received at 10:30 PM, 4/29/25 at home 1118 So. May St., when her husband, Sisto Izzi, threw boiling water at her while they quarreled. On 6/3/25 Izzi was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 16 Dist. 2/11/26 - Acquitted - Steffen.

Date of Offense: November 9, 1925

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Francis
  • DefendantName: Jordan, Calvin
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Johnson, Francis - Age 33 - Colored - Verdict: "Death from spontaneous combustion of aortic anurism." Record shows she was assaulted with a screw driver and kicked in the breast by Calvin Jordan on 11/9/25. Tel. Mess. 46269 on Jordan. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: February 28, 1926

  • Victim Name: Junious, Perrly
  • DefendantName: Wesley, Frank
  • Address: 1406 W 14th
  • Case Number: 1406 W 14th
  • Case Description: Junious, Pearly - Age 28 - Colored - Died from a stab wound received on 2/28/26 in front of 1406 W. 14th St. during a quarrel with Frank Wesley, colored. On 4/15/26, the Coroner recommended Wesley's arrest on the charge of Manslaughter. 16th Dist.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Jarrett, Jeanette
  • DefendantName: Dr. Roy Shell
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Jarrett, Jeanette - Age 28 - Colored- Death due to criminal abortion performed by Dr. Roy Shell, colored, who on 10/29/26, was held by the Coroner. 3rd Dist. Nov. 1926 No Bill.

Date of Offense: April 9, 1927

  • Victim Name: Jackson, Howard
  • DefendantName: Carpenter, John
  • Address: 3844 S Dearborn
  • Case Number: 3844 S Dearborn
  • Case Description: Jackson, Howard - Age 46 - Colored - Struck in the face with a brick hurled by John Carpenter in front of 3844 So. Dearborn St., and instantly killed. Shortly prior Jackson has struck Carpenter in the face with his fist, following which the latter sought his out to get even. Carpenter escaped. 2A Dist.

Date of Offense: May 26, 1927

  • Victim Name: Jung, Walter
  • DefendantName: Moore, Patrick
  • Address: 6438 Paulina
  • Case Number: 6438 Paulina
  • Case Description: Jung, Walter - Age 25 - Died from a skull fracture received 11:20 PM, 5/26/27 in front of 6438 Paulina St. when he was assaulted and knocked down during an argument by Patrick Moore. On 6/30/27 Moore was held by the Coroner for involuntary manslaughter. 11A Dist. 10/27/27- Acquitted - Kerner.

Date of Offense: August 3, 1927

  • Victim Name: Jones, John
  • DefendantName: Jones, Minnie
  • Address: 4922 Forrestville
  • Case Number: 4922 Forrestville
  • Case Description: Jones, John - Age 32 - Colored- Died from a head injury received 10:38 PM, 8/3/27, at home, 4922 Forrestville Ave., when he was assaulted with a beer bottle by his wife, Minnie Jones. On 8/25 the Coroner pronounced it a justifiable homicide. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 25, 1927

  • Victim Name: Johnson, Lillie May
  • DefendantName: Ford, Estella
  • Address: 1164 Townsend
  • Case Number: 1164 Townsend
  • Case Description: Johnson, Lillie May - Age 20 - Colored - Bled to death from stab wound in te left leg received about 7:15 PM, 12/25/27, at 1164 Townsend St., during a quarrel with Estella Ford, age 16, who, on 12/29/27, was held by the Coroner with Irene Ford, age 14, as accessory. 28 Dist. Jan. 1928 No Bill on Irene. 5/4/28 - Estella - s/o - Brothers.

Date of Offense: January 12, 1925

  • Victim Name: Kajdzik, Katherine
  • DefendantName: Kajdzik, Mike
  • Address: 2462 Clybourn av
  • Case Number: 2462 Clybourn av
  • Case Description: Kajdzik, Katherine - Age 31 - Died from injuries received on or about 1/12/25 at home, 2462 Clybourn Ave., at the hands of her husband, Mike Kajdzik, when they quarreled. On 1/28/25 Mike was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 30 Dist. 4/5/26 - B-F - Caylor. 5/26/26 - s/o - Gemmill.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Kick, Anna
  • DefendantName: midwife
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kick, Anna - Age 29 - Died at the Washington Park Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by an unknown midwife, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 13 Dist.

Date of Offense: March 18, 1926

  • Victim Name: Kelly, Walter
  • DefendantName: Hunt, Leo C.
  • Address: Irving and Monroe sts.
  • Case Number: Irving and Monroe sts.
  • Case Description: Kelly, Walter - Age 45 - Died from a skull fracture received 9PM, 3/18/26 at Irving and Monroe Sts., during an altercation over an auto accident, by Leo C. Hunt. On 3/23/26 Hunt was held by the Coroner for Mansl. 20 Dist. March 1926 No Bill.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name: Kurzawa, Antonia
  • DefendantName: Kurzawa, Theodore
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kurzawa, Antonia - Age 63 - Died from chronic myocharditis and nephritis, aggravated by external violence and result of being struck and knocked down by her son, Theodore Kurzawa, whose arrest was recommended by the coroner 9/14/26, for manslaughter. Both were drunk. 22 Dist. 10/6/26 Kurzawa arrested - 10/7/26 held to GJ in $10,000.00 Judge Hanlin. 2/14/27 Nolle Prossed - P. Sullivan.

Date of Offense: November 25, 1926

  • Victim Name: Kelly, Edward
  • DefendantName: Brooks, John
  • Address: 10 W. 31st
  • Case Number: 10 W. 31st
  • Case Description: Kelly, Edward - Age 44 - Colored - Died from injuries received 10:10 PM, 11/25/26, in room 62, 10 W. 31 St., during an argument with John Brooks, who assaulted him with a window weight. Brooks escaped. 2 Dist.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name:
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kruse, Florence - Age 15 - Death due ot an abortion - not determined by Coroner's Jury by whom performed. On 8/29/27 Dr. James Aldrich was booked for murder by abortion. On 9/1/27 Louis C. Kruse, the girl's father, was booked as accessory. Both were exonerated by the Coroner 9/17/27 and on 9/19/27 discharged by Judge Curran. The Coroner, however, recommended the arrest of Corwyn Lynch, the man responsible for her condition, on charge of murder. 11 Dist.

Date of Offense:

  • Victim Name:
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
  • Case Number:
  • Case Description: Kohnke, Martha - Age 35 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed by Emma Schultz, a nurse, who, on 10/5/27 was held by the coroner. 27A Dist. Oct. 1927 No Bill.

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  • Victim Name:
  • DefendantName:
  • Address:
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  • Case Description: Kurtz, Arthie - Age ? - Death due to shock and hemorrhage caused by his head striking the cement walk upon being assaulted with fists by Wm. Bowen during a fight. On 11/18/27 Bowen was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 5 Dist. Nov. 1927 No Bill.

Date of Offense: March 9, 1926

  • Victim Name: Lewis, Wm
  • DefendantName: Cody, Robert
  • Address: 419 N Hermitage
  • Case Number: 419 N Hermitage
  • Case Description: Lewis, Wm. - Age 39 - Colored - Died from infected laceration of right temple supposed to have been inflicted on 3/9/26 by Robert Cody during a fight in his 1337 home, 419 N. Hermitage Ave., when Cody struck him with a knife. On 3/24/26 Cody was held by the Coroner. 22 Dist. 3/21/27 - Acquitted - Lindsay.

Date of Offense: July 12, 1926

  • Victim Name: Long, Thomas J
  • DefendantName: Schmatz, Fred
  • Address: 1016 W 57th st
  • Case Number: 1016 W 57th st
  • Case Description: Long, Thomas J. - Age 45 - died from a skull fracture received 7/12/26 in front of 016 W. 57th St., when assaulted by Fred Schmatz whom he approached in a menacing manner after chasing some kids up the street. Schmatz struck him with his fist knocking him down. On 7/18/26 Schmatz was booked for manslaughter. On 7/22/26 he was exonerated by the Coroner and on 7/28/26 discharged by Judge Richardson. 11th Dist.

Date of Offense: April 12, 1926

  • Victim Name: Porter, Flave C.
  • DefendantName: Anderson, Ira
  • Address: 312 E. 49th st.
  • Case Number: 312 E. 49th st.
  • Case Description: Porter, Flave C. � Age 42 � Colored � Fatally stabbed 4/12/26 in the hallway of his home, 312 E. 49th St., while scuffling with Ira Anderson, the knife being in his own hand. On 4/19/26 Anderson was exonerated by the Coroner. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 23, 1927

  • Victim Name: Parker, Toby
  • DefendantName: Costello, Roy
  • Address: 9514 Perry ave.
  • Case Number: 9514 Perry ave.
  • Case Description: Parker, Toby - Age 35- Colored - Shot to death in prairie at about 9514 Perry Ave., while being pursued by Patrolmen Roy Costello and Nicholas Reidy of Squad 7-B, in an automobile from which he leaped in attempt to escape. On 7/25 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 10 Dist.

Date of Offense: September 6, 1926

  • Victim Name: Simon, Henry (Mrs.)
  • DefendantName: Smith, Louis
  • Address: R.R. junction @ Clybourn av.
  • Case Number: R.R. junction @ Clybourn av.
  • Case Description: Simon, Mrs. Henry - Age 46, and Szymanski, Mrs. Edna - Age 35 - and three others killed in a R.R. wreck at Clybourn Junction. On 9/18/26 Louis Smith, the engineer, was held by the Coroner. 25 Dist.

Date of Offense: December 29, 1926

  • Victim Name: Stefanski, Wogeick
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 88th st. and Ill. Cent R.R.
  • Case Number: 88th st. and Ill. Cent R.R.
  • Case Description: Stefanski, Wogeick - Age 63- Died from pneumonia in the course of recovery from a broken leg sustained 1:25 AM, 12/29/26 at 88th St. and the Ill. Cent. R.R., where he was strongarmed by two men, who, finding nothing on him, threw him over the viaduct. On 2/11/27 arrest of his unknown assailants was recommended by the Coroner. 7 Dist.

Date of Offense: August 19, 1928

  • Victim Name: Alioto, Frank, Barry
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: 24th & State sts.
  • Case Number: 24th & State sts.
  • Case Description: Alioto, Frank, alias Barry - Age 30 - Prizefighter - Picked up at 24th and State Sts. by a Yellow Cab which took him to the Mercy Hospital at 5:30 AM, 8/19/28, with a gunshot wound in the abdomen. His wife, who was with him (and drunk) claimed he was shot by someone in a passing automobile, but this is not born out by other facts as he had not hat or coat. 3 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 12, 1928

  • Victim Name: Berin, John
  • DefendantName: Gabriel, Max A.
  • Address: 1145 W. 14th st.
  • Case Number: 1145 W. 14th st.
  • Case Description: Berin, John - Age 45 - Died from a skull fracture received 7/12/28 in front of 1145 W. 14th St. when assaulted and knocked to the sidewalk by a legless man, Max A. Gabriel, during a quarrel. On 7/19/28 Gabriel, who was not booked, was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Dist.

Date of Offense: November 9, 1928

  • Victim Name: Benson, Bernard
  • DefendantName: Higgins, James
  • Address: 847 W. 51st st.
  • Case Number: 847 W. 51st st.
  • Case Description: Benson, Bernard - Age 50 - Death due to injuries received about 3 AM, 11/9/28, when he fell or was pushed off the sidewalk down into a vacant lot at 847 W. 51st St., during a post-party quarrel with David Lavin and James Higgins. On 12/1/28 the last two named were booked for murder but were exonerated 12/7/28 by the Coroner who declared it an accidental fall. On 12/19/28, however, both of them were held to the G.J. in bonds of $10,000 each by Judge Heller. 18 Dist. Jan. 1929 No Bills on both.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1929

  • Victim Name: Donnelly, James
  • DefendantName:
  • Address: Madison and elizabeth
  • Case Number: Madison and elizabeth
  • Case Description: Donnelly, James � Age 35 � Death due to a skull fracture received at 6:05 PM, 7/21/29, at Madison and Elizabeth Sts., when he entered into an argument with an unknown man who knocked him down. On 7/30/29 the Coroner recommended his assailant�s arrest. 26 Dist.

Date of Offense: July 21, 1930

  • Victim Name: Thomas, Henry
  • DefendantName: Phillips, James
  • Address: 4026 S. Parkway
  • Case Number: 4026 S. Parkway
  • Case Description: Thomas, Henry - Age 47 - Colored - Stabbed to death at 2 AM, 7/21/30, on sidewalk in front of 4026 South Parkway, by another Negro, James Phillips, when he interceded for another man with whom Phillips was arguing. On 2/21/30 Phillips was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 2/4/31 - Not Guilty - Hall.