Case Number: 7512
Adams, Charles - Age 38 - Colored - Died from a gunshot wound received 5:50 P.M., 4/25/26, in his home, 4337 Federal St., at the hands of his wife, Mary Adams, who escaped. On 5/1/26 her arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Dist. Third district informs Mary Adams was surrendered by her lawyer to the County ?????, who turned her over to the ??????. Indicted by the Sept. 1926 Grand Jury. ?/4/26 - Acquitted - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 25, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 30, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 4336 Federal St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | died from gunshot wounds recved at the hands of wi |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | gunshot wound |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Adam Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Adams, Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 1, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 1, 1926 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
