Case Number: 6297
Jackson, James - Age 28 - Colored - Died in fire at 2138 Federal St., caused by moonshine still operated by Wallace Grant and Joe Smith, who, on 7/18/23, were held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 1A 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. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Unintentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Burned |
| Weapon | died in Fire --- manslaughter |
| Motive | Fine caused by mmonshine still operated by defenda |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | fire caused by moonshine still |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Jackson, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Grant, Wallace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 18, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
