Case Number: 7633
Bostwick, James - Age 43 - Death due to shock and injuries following an assault upon him by one Robert White, who "struck and threw him to the floor" at 1752 W. 14th St., at about 1:45 A.M. On 8/31/26 White was held by the Coroner. 17 Dist. Sept. 1926 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 28, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 28, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1752 W. 14th St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 1752 W. 14th St |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | death due to shock+injuries following an assult up |
| Method of Killing | Other beating |
| Weapon | Struck and thrown to floor |
| Motive | Was struck and thrown to floor in assault |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Negligence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1752 W. 14th St |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Botswick, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Robert White |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 31-Aug-26 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 31, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 15, 1926 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
