Case Number: 3559

Fairl, Wm. "Col." 59 yrs. fatally assaulted July 12 in his home 15 N. Carpenter St. by his son Leroy who was exonerated by Coroner. 27 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 12, 1915
Date of Death July 12, 1915
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 15 N Carpenter
Type of Location Residence
Location Description home
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Family quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location home
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Name Fairl, William
Age 59 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American
Related by Blood or Marriage Parent/Child

Defendant

Name Fairl, Leroy
Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Precinct 27
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Self-defense
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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