Case Number: 5979
Evans, Alexander - Age 28 - Colored - Found dead in a rooming house at 4402 Dearborn St., from moonshine poisoning. On 2/8/24 Lena Davis and Charles Hollins were held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 3 dist. Feb. 1924 No bills on both.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 14, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 14, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4402 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Unintentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | found dead moonshine poisoning |
| Method of Killing | Alcohol poisoning |
| Weapon | moonshine poisoning |
| Motive | moonshine poisoning |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Hotel, rooming house, boarding house room |
Victim
| Name | Evans, Alexander |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Davis, Lena |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 8, 1924 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 15, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
