Case Number: 4593

McDaniels, Belle - Age 37 - Col. - Found dead at 37 W. 51st St., having been fatally assaulted with a club. Sam Knight, in whose room she was found, is wanted and his arrest and holdover were recommended by the Coroner. 4 Pct. 6/9/21 McKnight - s/o - McDonald.


Circumstances

Date of Death December 11, 1920
Address 37 W. 51st St.
Type of Location Residence
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other
Type of Residence Residence of victim's friend or relative

Victim

Name McDaniels, Belle
Age 37 years
Gender Female
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Knight, Sam
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 4
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Trial Judge McDonald
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence June 9, 1921
Number of Times Case Stricken Off 1
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified
Outcome of Trial Stricken off

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