Case Number: 6316
Johnson, Willis - Age 21 - Colored - Stabbed to death with a pocket-knife in his home, 533 W. Division St., during a quarrel over a dice game, by James Fowler, who was held by the Coroner for manslaughter 10/1/24. 28 Dist. Nov. 1924 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 28, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 28, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 533 W. Division st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in victim's home |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in victim's home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Johnson, Willis |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Fowler, james |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 1, 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 | November 15, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
