Case Number: 11207
Thomas, Henry - Age 47 - Colored - Stabbed to death at 2 AM, 7/21/30, on sidewalk in front of 4026 South Parkway, by another Negro, James Phillips, when he interceded for another man with whom Phillips was arguing. On 2/21/30 Phillips was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. 2/4/31 - Not Guilty - Hall.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 21, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 21, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4026 S. Parkway |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | on sidwalk in front of 4026 S. Parkway |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | on sidwalk in front of 4026 S. Parkway |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Thomas, Henry |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a person outside family |
Defendant
| Name | Phillips, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Jul-30 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 21, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Hall |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 4, 1937 |
