Case Number: 8257
Holland, Robert - Age 27 - Colored - Throat cut at 1:30 PM, 9/28/27, at Fulton St. and Artesian Ave. during a fight with Henry alias "Bud" Wilson, who escaped. Arrest recommended by the Coroner 9/29/27. 20 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 28, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 28, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | Fulton St. and Artesian Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at Fulton St. and Artesian Ave. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | throat cut during a fight |
| Method of Killing | Other stabbing, stabbing unspecified |
| Weapon | throat cut |
| Motive | during a fight |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at Fulton St. and Artesian Ave. |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Holland, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Wilson, Henry/Bud |
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Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Escape, never arrested |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 29, 1927 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
