Case Number: 4852

Randall, Mary. 24 ys. colored. Fatally assaulted Sept. 17 at 213 W. 26 St. by Freeman Johnson, col., who was arrested. 3d prect. Threw a lighted lamp at her setting fire to clothing. Johnson held by Coroner 9/19/11. 3-18-1912, Johnson 9 mos. H. of C. for assault. Judge Sullivan.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 17, 1911
Date of Death September 17, 1911
Address 213 W. 26th st.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description street
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Other
Total Number of Victims 1
Location street
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Randall, Mary
Age 24 years
Gender Female
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Name Johnson, Freeman
Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Precinct 3
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 19-Sep-11
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision September 19, 1911
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Trial Judge Johnson
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence March 18, 1912
Outcome of Trial Guilty of other non-homicide offense

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