Case Number: 10587
Mason, Leroy - Age 31 - Colored - Fatally assaulted at 12:10 AM, 2/4/30, with a hammer by Michael Romby, colored, who, it appears, acted in self-defense. Mason came looking for his estranged wife and quarreled with Romby. Romby was booked for murder 2/4/30 but on the same day was exonerated by the Coroner. Not taken to Mun. Court. 5 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 4, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 4, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | self-defense |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with blunt object, struck |
| Weapon | fatally assaulted with hammer, self defense |
| Motive | victim was in search of his estranged wife and qua |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Mason, Leroy |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Michael Romby |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-Feb-30 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 4, 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 |
