0631: The People of the State of New York v. Alexander Devoe

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People v. Alexander Devoe (Part 1)
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People v. Alexander Devoe (Part 3)
Title
0631: The People of the State of New York v. Alexander Devoe
Abstract
Alexander Devoe is indicted for murder in the first degree.
In January 1907 Devoe shoots and kills James (Lefty) Boyle, a petty thief, after an argument between the two men during a crap game. Two years earlier, in 1905, Boyle had accused members of the police force of corruption, claiming that the police had granted him immunity in exchange for a share of his proceeds from burglaries.
At the time of the murder Boyle had been working as an informer for the District Attorney.
During the trial Devoe changes his plea to guilty of murder in the second degree.
Type of Crime
Murder See all items with this value
Date of Crime
1907-01-16
Date of Hearing
1907-02-26
Verdict
Guilty See all items with this value
Defendant(s) Name(s)
Alexander Devoe
Prosecuting Attorney
James R. Ely
Defense Attorney
Charles Sullivan
Judge
Thomas C. O'Sullivan See all items with this value
Case ID
631
Location of Crime
Manhattan, New York
Item sets
Murder