Case Number: 8352
Johnson, Lillie May - Age 20 - Colored - Bled to death from stab wound in te left leg received about 7:15 PM, 12/25/27, at 1164 Townsend St., during a quarrel with Estella Ford, age 16, who, on 12/29/27, was held by the Coroner with Irene Ford, age 14, as accessory. 28 Dist. Jan. 1928 No Bill on Irene. 5/4/28 - Estella - s/o - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 25, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 25, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1164 Townsend |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Johnson, Lillie May |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Ford, Estella |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 29, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 4, 1928 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
