Case Number: 1477
Murphy, John, found murdered in his saloon 725 Root St., William Powers, his colored porter, arrested and hanged May 28, 1897.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | December 29, 1897 |
|---|---|
| Address | 725 Road st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | his (victim's) saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Weapon | found murdered |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | his (victim's) saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Murphy, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Defendant
| Name | Powers, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
