Case Number: 8477
Lewis, Wm. - Age 39 - Colored - Died from infected laceration of right temple supposed to have been inflicted on 3/9/26 by Robert Cody during a fight in his 1337 home, 419 N. Hermitage Ave., when Cody struck him with a knife. On 3/24/26 Cody was held by the Coroner. 22 Dist. 3/21/27 - Acquitted - Lindsay.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 9, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 18, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 419 N Hermitage |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Lewis, Wm |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Cody, Robert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 24, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Lindsay |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 21, 1926 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
