Case Number: 10228
Johnson, Butler - Age 32 - Colored - Fatally shot at 10 PM, 6/23/28, in his home, 4032 Indiana Ave., by his wife, Bessie Johnson, who was exonerated 6/29/28 by the Coroner, who declared it accidental. On 6/28 Bessie was booked for manslaughter but the case was nolle prossed 6/30/28 by Judge Fairbank. 5 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 23, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 18, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 4032 Indiana Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in home @ 4032 Indiana Ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in home @ 4032 Indiana Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Johnson, Butler |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Johnson, Bessie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Jun-28 |
| 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 | June 29, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | June 30, 1928 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
