Large collection of NYPD reports and documents related to homicide cases, dated from throughout the 1930s. Consists of over 50 pieces (many original carbon copies), including typed police and autopsy reports, a few anonymous tips, and a sketched diagram of a crime scene. Causes of death from various reports include “stab wounds of the chest,” “poisoning,” “discharged 32. Cal. Automatic,” and “a gun-shot wound in left chest.” An anonymous tip, in part: “Pick up Mr. Willie Albert the bond’s man and his brother Urey Albert they can tell you more about murdered people than any policeman.” In overall fine condition, with expected document wear. Provenance: Eugene Canevari Collection. RR Auction COA.
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