Case Number: 3494
Evans, Henry, "Col." 21 yrs. fatally shot April 24 Lexington Hotel 22 n5 and Michigan Ave. by Turner Kelly who was arrested. 3rd Pct. 5/27/13 - Kelly held by Coroner 8/26/13. Pontiac Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 24, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 25, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Lexington Hotel 22 (n5 and Michigan Av |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Lexington Hotel 22 (n5 and Michigan Av |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Evans, Henry |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Kelly, Turner |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 27, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | August 26, 1913 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
