Case Number: 57
Adams, Rufus. 35 ys. Old. Fatally injured at 397 S. State St. where he was thrown down stairs during an argument about a ??? with a night watchman at the Salvation Army Lodging house named Joe Wilson who escaped. 2 prect. died same day.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 16, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 16, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 397 S. State st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Salvation Army Lodging House |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | thrown down stairs |
| Method of Killing | Thrown from a high place |
| Weapon | thrown down stairs |
| Motive | Thrown down stairs during an argument about a ??? |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | Salvation Army Lodging House |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Hotel, rooming house, boarding house room |
Victim
| Name | Adams, Rufus |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Wilson, Joe |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
