Case Number: 10979
Sims, Katie, alias Bernard � Age 22 � Colored � Shot to death at 1:10 AM, 5/26/28, in her home, 2nd fl., 4706 South Parkway, by her husband, John Sims. On 5/29 the Coroner Jury pronounced it an accidental shooting. On 5/30 Sims was booked for murder but the case was nolle prossed 5/31 by Judge Fairbanks. 5th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 26, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 26, 1928 |
| Address | 4706 South Parkway |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home - 2nd fl. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home - 2nd fl. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Sims, Katie (Benard) |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Sims, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-Jun-28 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 29, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Accidental or natural causes |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Fairbanks |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 31, 1928 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
