Case Number: 8252
Harris, Wm. L. - Age 45 - Colored- Fatally cut at 7:15 AM, 8/19/27 in his home, 2977 LaSalle St., during a quarrel with his common-law wife, Rosie Lee, who was held by the Coroner for manslaughter on 8/22/27. 2 Dist. 11/9/27 - Acquitted - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 19, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 19, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 2977 LaSalle St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in victim's house |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in victim's house |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Harris, Wm., L. |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Common law spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Leo, Rosie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Common law spouses |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 22, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 9, 1927 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
