Case Number: 11201
Taylor, Thelma - Age 25 - Colored - Died at 11:30 AM, 2/26/30, in her home, 8 E. 43rd St., from arsenic poisoning administered by her husband, James Taylor, according to a Coroner�s find on 3/28/30. On that date Taylor was booked and held for murder. 5 Dist. March 1930 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 26, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 26, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 8 E. 43rd St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in her home 8 E. 43rd St. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | arsenic poisoning administered by the victim's hus |
| Method of Killing | Poisoned with drugs or other substance |
| Weapon | died from arsenic poisoning |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in her home 8 E. 43rd St. |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Taylor, Thelma |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Taylor, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Mar-30 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 28, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
