Case Number: 4124
Korthosis, Sam - Age 23 - Fatally stabbed (with shears) on May 13th at #8 W. 18th St., during altercation with Harry Harrison who on 6/26 was held by Coroner. 3d Pct. July 1916 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 13, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 13, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 8 W 18th st |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | #8 W 18th st |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | #8 W 18th st |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Korthosis, Sam |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
Defendant
| Name | Harrison, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Jun-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 26, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| 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 | July 1, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
