Case Number: 3717
Gionas, Henry - Age 50 - (Col.) Shot to death on rear porch of 245 W. 46th Place, by Helen Brown Lee, who, on 7/24 was held by the Coroner. 19 Pct. 2/1/18 Acquitted - Hopkins.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 18, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 18, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 245 W. 46th Place |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 245 W. 46th Place, on rear porch |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 245 W. 46th Place, on rear porch |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Gionas, Henry |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Lee, Helen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 24, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Hopkins |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 1, 1918 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
