Case Number: 5568

Williams, Ceborn - Age 23 - Col. - Fatally stabbed in resaurant at 2976 So. State St. during a quarrel with an unknown colored man who escaped. On 11/11/19 Coroner recommended arrest and holdover of one Cuta. 3 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 6, 1919
Date of Death November 6, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 2976 S. State st.
Type of Location Place of business
Location Description in restaurant
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Dispute over money or property, quarrel
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in restaurant
Type of Business Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing, other

Victim

Name Williams, Ceborn
Age 23 years
Gender Male
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Gender Male
Ethnicity African American
Race Black

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision November 11, 1919
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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