Case Number: 8615
Madison, George � Age 27 � Colored � Died from knife wounds received 6:50 PM, 1/1/27, in 1st fl. 507 E. 36 St., during an altercation over a dollar. Stabbed by Eugene McGruder, alias McGrew, whose arrest (for murder) was recommended by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 1, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 16, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 507 E. 36th St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 1st floor at 507 E. 36th ST |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1st floor at 507 E. 36th ST |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Madison, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | McGruder, Eugene; alias McGrew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 16, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
