Case Number: 6596
Marshall, Fred - Age 24 - Colored - Fatally stabbed in his home, 2315 Dearborn St., by Ray Grogan during a quarrel, after they had been drinking moonshine all afternoon. On 12/1/23 Grogan was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 2A Dist. 3/3/24 - s/o - DeYoung.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 1, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 1, 1923 |
| Address | 2315 Dearbron st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Other stabbing, stabbing unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally stabbed |
| Motive | crime ocurred after defendant & victim were drunk |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | had been drinking moonshine |
Victim
| Name | Marshall, Fred |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Grogan, Ray |
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| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 7-Dec-23 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | DeYoung |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
