Case Number: 169

Bassett, Charles C., colored, killed, struck with hatchet, 2160 Gladys Av., by James Gillespie, who was arrested, 30th Prect. Coroner's verdict, Aug. 30, "death from heart disease." Gillespie released.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 29, 1899
Date of Death August 29, 1899
Address 2160 Gladys Av
Location Description 2160 Gladys Ave
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Cause of death unknown
Characteristics Struck with hatchet "Death from Heart Disease"
Method of Killing Axe or hatchet
Weapon struck with hatchet
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 2160 Gladys Ave
Number of Defendants 1
Related to Organized Crime

Victim

Name Bassett, Charles C.
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Gillespie, Jamos
Gender Male
Race White

Police

Precinct 30
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Accidental or natural causes
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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