Case Number: 6031
Furlong, Wm. W. - Age 75 - Died from injuries received March 8th in the rear of his home 3121 Fifth Ave., when kicked by one James Stephenson whom he tried to eject from his back yard when he found him lying there drunk. On 3/29/24 Stephenson was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 28 Dist. April 1924 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 8, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 28, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 3121 Fifth ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in rear of his home (backyard) |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | victim tried to eject drunk def from his yard |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with fists or feet |
| Weapon | kicked |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of his home (backyard) |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Furlong, William W. |
|---|---|
| Age | 75 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Stephenson, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Apr-24 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 29, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 15, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
