Case Number: 8688
McCants, Robert � Age 40 � Colored � Fatally shot 6:20 PM, 9/27/27 at the rear door (outside) of his home, 3721 Elmwood Ave., by his wife, Fannie McCants, when he kicked at the door, threatening to kill Mrs. McCants and family while drunk. On 9/27/27 the woman was exonerated by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 27, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 27, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3721 Elmwood Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | rear door (outside) of home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear door (outside) of home |
| Type of Manslaughter | Domestic violence |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | McCants, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | McCants, Fannie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 27, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
