Case Number: 5495
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.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 5, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 5, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2458 State st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Ward, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other-in-law relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Ellsworth, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other-in-law relationship |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 13, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Turney |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 28, 1915 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
