Case Number: 2639
Walff, Charles, 27 years old, fatally stabbed in saloon 313 Fulton St., by George Bowes, bartender, who was arrested, but exonerated Oct. 21, by Coroner's Jury. 27th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 19, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 19, 1902 |
| Address | 313 Fucton st |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other stabbing, stabbing unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally stabbed |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Walff, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Bowes, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Oct-02 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 21, 1902 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
