Case Number: 5455
Woods, William, "Col." - 40 - Fatally shot 2928 State St. by Chas. Williams alias Phillips, "Col." who escaped (Shot 3/2/12) 4/ Pct. 3/24/12 Phil Williams, alias Wm. Tousey brought back from Denver, Col. on Indictment. 7/12/12 - both acquitted - McKinley.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 2, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 3, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2928 State st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Woods, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Williams, Chas. Alias Phillips |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 24, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | McKinley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 12, 1912 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
