Case Number: 7994
Freeman, Catherine - Age 19 - Colored - Fatally cut 11:30 PM, while in an auto in State St. between 33rd and 34th Sts. during a quarrel following a drinking party, by Floyd Yarbrough, who escaped. On 8/26/25 his arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 3 Dist. 10/15/25 - Arrested - 10/16/25 held without bail by Judge McCarthy - 3/31/26 - s/o - Gemmill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 13, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 13, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | State & 33rd & 34th st. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | in an auto in State st. between 33rd & 34th |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | woman killed after drinking party |
| Method of Killing | Other |
| Weapon | fatally cut |
| Motive | during party |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in an auto in State st. between 33rd & 34th |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Freeman, Catherine |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Yarbrough, Floyd |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 3-Sep-25 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 16, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Gemmill |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 31, 1926 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
