Case Number: 7596
Burch, John - Age 38 - Colored - Stabbed to death at 2:20 P.M., in the rear of 3127 Federal St., during a quarrel with Fred Bogan, colored, who, on 12/29/25, was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 2A Dist. 5/10/26 - acquitted - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 25, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 25, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3127 Federal st |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | rear |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | stabbed to death during a querrel |
| Method of Killing | Other stabbing, stabbing unspecified |
| Weapon | stabbed to death |
| Motive | quarrel |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Burch John |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Bogan, Fred |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Dec-25 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 29, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 10, 1926 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
