Case Number: 11202
Thompson, Edward - Age 33 - Death due to a skull fracture received 8:05 PM, 3/18/30, at 4658 Hazel Ave., where he was pushed off the 2nd fl. porch during a drunken altercationwith Wm. Ledeux. On 3/19/30 Ledeux was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 38 Dist. March 1930 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 18, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 19, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 4658 Hazel Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 4658 Hazel Ave 2nd fl porch |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | drunken altercation |
| Method of Killing | Thrown from a high place |
| Weapon | pushed off the 2nd fl porch |
| Motive | during a durnken altercation |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | 4658 Hazel Ave 2nd fl porch |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Thompson, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Ledeux, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Mar-30 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 19, 1930 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
