Case Number: 10487
Lewis, Gus - Age 40 - Colored - Stabbed to death with an ice pick at midnight, 11/2/30, in his home, 411 Bowen Ave., during an argument with his wife, Christina Lewis, whom he struck after coming home drunk. On 11/3/30 she was exonerated by the Coroner (Not booked). 5 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 2, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 2, 1930 |
| Address | 411 Bowen ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Domestic violence |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Lewis, Gus |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Lewis, Christina |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 3, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
