Case Number: 2572
Wilson, Vance, colored, killed with knife, 1170 Fulton St., by Annie Thompson, 17 years old, his step-daughter, who was trying to protect her mother, whom Wilson was beating. Annie Thompson was arrested. W. Madison St. Station.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 7, 1885 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 7, 1885 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1170 Fulton |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Knife (butcher knife) |
| Weapon | killed with knife |
| Motive | def was trying to protect her mother who the vic w |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | wilson, Vance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Step-parent/Step-child |
Defendant
| Name | Thompson, Annie |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Step-child / Step-parent |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
