Case Number: 4482
Mathon, Herman, alias Nathan - Age 24 - Shot to death by Lulu Washington colored, at her home 1846 Fulton St., Mathon was a tea salesman and the quarrel was over a premium . On Jan. 8 Lulu was exonerated by the Coroner. 29 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 5, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 5, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1846 Fulton st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at home of Lulu |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at home of Lulu |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Mathon, Herman, Nathan |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, unskilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Washington, Lulu |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 31 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 8, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
