Case Number: 6315
Jones, Evelyn P. - Age 27 - Colored - Shot to death at 3121 Indiana Ave., home of Curtis Green, by the latter, who claimed she forced entrance while he was in bed, and as she approached him with a large hunting knife, he shot her. On 7/3/24 Green was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. 11/12/24 - Acquitted - Lynch.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 1, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 1, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3121 Indiana Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home of defendant |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home of defendant |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | jones, Evelyn P. |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Green, Curtis |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 3, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Lynch |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 12, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
