Case Number: 5089
Stokes, James S. - Age 32 - (Col.) Shot to death at 31 E. 28th St., Apt. "P" during quarrel with Helen Kellogg who was on 10/4/15 held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. 12/11/15 Acquitted - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 3, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 3, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 31 E 28th st apt P |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Stokes, James S |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Kellogg, Helen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 4, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 11, 1915 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
