Case Number: 6907
Ross, Blanche - Age 32 - Colored - Died from knife wound in right thigh received during a struggle with her husband, Henry. Coroner's jury unable to determine in whose hand knife was held and released Henry Ross. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 30, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 30, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Ross, Blanche |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Ross, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Discharged |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
