Case Number: 8529
Malone, James - Age 25 - Colored - Died from a stab wound received at 7:25 PM 1/1/25, at home, 2030 Walnut St., during a quarrel with his brother-in-law, Leon Binkley, who was held by the Coroner 1/14/25. 20 Dist. 5/6/25 Stricken off - ???????.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | January 7, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Domestic violence |
Victim
| Name | Malone, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other-in-law relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Binkley, Leon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other-in-law relationship |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 14, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 6, 1925 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
