Case Number: 10608
Moss, Ellsworth - Age 40 - Colored - Found dead 7/15/30 in the rear of 315 So. Lincoln St., with several gunshot wounds. Moss was a known bootlegger aside from his regular occupation of collector of mails, and this is believed to have been the reason for the murder. 27 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 15, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 15, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 315 S. Lincoln St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in the rear of 315 S. Lincoln St. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | several gunshot wounds received |
| Motive | victim believed to have been murdered b/c he was a |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | in the rear of 315 S. Lincoln St. |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | vicitm was a known bootlegger |
Victim
| Name | Moss, Ellsworth |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupation/ Skill | Military (soldier, sailor) |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
