Case Number: 4278

Lomax, George D. - Age 23 - (Col.) Fatally stabbed at 3018 So. State St., during a quarrel. On 3/21/17 John Clay and Floyd Austin were held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. April 1917 No bill on Austin. 7/6/17 Austin acquitted - Brother. 7/14/17 Clay to Joliet for 14 years - Brothers.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 18, 1917
Date of Death March 18, 1917
Address 3018 S. State st.
Location Description 3018 S. State st.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Dispute over money or property, quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 3018 S. State st.
Number of Defendants 2
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Lomax, George
Age 23 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Clay, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 4
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 2

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision March 21, 1917
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge Brothers
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence July 14, 1917
Outcome of Trial Guilty, unspecified offense
Sentenced to Joliet, Stateville

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