Case Number: 9879
Elder, George - Age 16 - Colored - Fatally shot at 10:30 AM, 9/11/29, in his home, 71 E. 42nd St., by another Negro, Bert Frazier, who fired into the room thru a closed door. Deceased, his father and Frazier had argued over the Elder's paying room rent; Frazier, who had been drinking, elected to collect the rent for his common-law mistress with whom the Elders roomed. On 9/14/29 Frazier was held by the coroner. 5 Dist. 11/14/29 -to Joliet Pen. - Rush.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 11, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 13, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 71 E. 42nd St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in his home, in room |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | defendant was intoxicated, and shot into a room th |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | argument over rent; defendant wanted to collect re |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | in his home, in room |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Elder, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Frazier, Bert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 14, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
