Case Number: 10860
Pecori, Joseph - Age 19 - Burned to death in building at 1200 W. Taylor St., in fire which was at first thought to be the result of the explosion of an ammonia tank for the refrigeration machine. However, the State�s Attorney�s Office uncovered evidence pointing to Arson and published bulletins containing pictures of one Harry Brown, and offered 100.00 for information leading to his arrest. The Sept. 1934 Term of the Grand Jury indicted Harry Brown for Murder and Arson although he is still at large.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 11, 1928 |
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| Date of Death | August 11, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1200 W. Taylor |
| Location Description | in building |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | arson |
| Method of Killing | Burned |
| Weapon | burned to death in fire |
| Motive | evidence pointing to arson |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Other felony murder, e.g. arson |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in building |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Pecori, Joseph |
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| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Brown, Harry |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 1, 1934 |
