Case Number: 6655
McEwan, Henry - Age 62 - Colored - Stabbed to death in his home by his step- son, James Bailey, during a quarrel. Bailey was intoxicated. On 12/26 he was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist. Jan. 1922 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 24, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 24, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | in his home |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in victim's home |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in victim's home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | def. Intoxicated |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | McEwan, Henry |
|---|---|
| Age | 62 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Father, mother-in-law/Son, daughter in-law |
Defendant
| Name | Bailey, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Father, mother-in-law/Son, daughter in-law |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 14-Aug-22 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 15, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Discharged |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
