Case Number: 2981
Black, Lillian, "Col." 39 yrs. fatally stabbed Apr. 26 at 3402 Vernon Ave. by Mary Murray "Col." who was held by Coroner 5/12/1913. 5 Pct. - May 1913 - No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 26, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 10, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3402 Vernon Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Black, Lillian |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Murray, Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-May-13 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 12, 1913 |
|---|---|
| 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 | June 15, 1913 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
