Case Number: 11390
Washington, George - Age 44 - Colored - Died from a cut received at about 7 PM 2/2/30, in his home, at 4715 So. Federal St., by his son, Verles Washington who was drunk and abusing his mother. Deceased interfered and was set upon by his son. On 2/18/30 Verles was held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. March 1930 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 2, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 6, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 4715 S. Federal St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | family quarrel, son (dfndnt) was attacking his mot |
| Method of Killing | Other stabbing, stabbing unspecified |
| Weapon | died from a cut |
| Motive | def. Drunk & abusing his mother when victim interf |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | home |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Washington, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting a family member |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Washington, Verles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 18, 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 |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 15, 1930 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
