Case Number: 4341
Martin, James. "Col." 27 yrs. Stabbed to death at 3133 Armour Ave. by Ernest P. Moss who was arrested. 5 Pct. Held by Coroner 6/10/11 - 10-5-11 Acquitted - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 9, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 9, 1911 |
| Address | 3133 Armour ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Martin, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Moss, Ernest P. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 9-Jun-11 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 5, 1911 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
