Case Number: 5236
Slavin, Buck - Age 33 - Choked to death in apartment 3 4121 Grand Blvd., by one Max Cohen, during an altercation due to rivalry over a woman. On 9/20/20 Cohen was exonerated by the Coroner as having acted in self-defense. 4 Pct. On 9/30/20 message for arrest of Cohen sent out by Det. Bureau 10/20/20 Max Cohen was arrested - 12/17/20 Disch. - Richardson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 18, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 18, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 34121 Grand Blvd |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 34121 Grand in apartment |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Jealousy, fight, quarrel over woman, man |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 34121 Grand in apartment |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Slavin, Buck (Buck) |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Cohan, May |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 20, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
