Case Number: 3526

Ellis, Garnetta - Age 6 - Victim of bomb explosion at 3365 Indiana Ave. Bomb thrown by some unknown person whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 28, 1919
Date of Death February 28, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 3365 Indiana Ave.
Type of Location Residence
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Other
Total Number of Victims 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Ellis, Garnetta
Age 6 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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