Case Number: 6364
Kemble, or Kimbell, Robert - Age 20 (Col) - Fatally assaulted 10/20/22 with a cuspidore at the Loraine Gardens, 4120 State St., by one Lem Pettis (or Pather) whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner 11/13/22. 3rd Dist. Sept. 1924 No bill. (No arrest card received).
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 20, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 25, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 4120 State st |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | at the Loraine Gardens |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | assulted w/a cuspidore |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with blunt object, struck |
| Weapon | fatally assaulted with a cuspidare |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at the Loraine Gardens |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Kemble, Robert aka Kimbell |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Petis, Lem aka Pather |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 13, 1922 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 1, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
