Case Number: 6209
Harris (Harrison), Francis Age 26 - Col, Beatrice - Age 9, Hanna - Age 42 - Died in fire at 2138 Federal St. caused by a moonshine still operated by Wallace Grant and Joe Smith, who, on 7/18/23, were held by the Coroner for manslaughter in each case. 11 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 21, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 21, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2138 Federal st. |
| Location Description | 2138 Federal st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Accidental death |
| Method of Killing | Burned |
| Weapon | died in fire caused by moonshine still |
| Motive | victims died in fire caused by a moonshine still |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Other felony murder, e.g. arson |
| Total Number of Victims | 3 |
| Location | 2138 Federal st. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | fire caused by moonshine still |
Victim
| Name | Harrison, Francis |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Grant, Wallace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Precinct | 14 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Aug-23 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 18, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
