Case Number: 5294
Train, Leon - Age 23 - Col. - Fatally stabbed at State & 12th Sts., during a quarrel 5/5/15 Paul Williams, Wm. Gary, Herbert Mullen, Rozelle Short and Fred Williams (all colored) held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 7/30/15 all 5 Stricken off - Turney. 8/17/15 Wm. Epps (col.) arrested in Detroit, Mich. & brought back 8/18/15 held without bail by Judge Prindiville. 12/4/15 to Pontiac Ref. on Manslaughter - Turney.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 27, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 27, 1915 |
| Address | 12th & State st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | State & 12th st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | State & 12th st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Train, Leon |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Epps, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Jun-15 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 6 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 4, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Prindiville |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 4, 1915 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 5 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
