Richard Vanecko, Richard Daley's Nephew and Costa Mesa Resident, Faces Manslaughter Rap
A Costa Mesa man who is the nephew of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley faces trial in the Windy City for manslaughter. Richard Vanecko, 38, allegedly punched a Mount Prospect man in the face outside a Chicago bar during the early morning hours of April 25, 2004. The man fell backward, hit his head hard on the pavement and died from brain injuries 11 days later.![]()





























