Case Number: 7993

Franson, Fred - Age 66 - Died from injuries received 7/27/25 at the north side of 75th St., about 125 ft. west of St. Lawrence Ave., when struck by a Ford auto driven by Patrick J. Ryan, who, on 8/13/25, was held by the Coroner.6th Dist. Sept. 1925 No Bill.


Circumstances

Date of Offense July 27, 1925
Date of Death August 12, 1925
Time Between Offense and Death Longer than 1 week
Address 75th & St. Lawrence ave.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description about 125 ft. west of st. Lawrence the north side
Type of Death Accident
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 1
Location about 125 ft. west of st. Lawrence the north side
Type of Accident Automobile accident

Victim

Name Franson, Fred
Age 66 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Ryan, Patrick J.
Gender Male
Ethnicity Irish
Race White

Police

Precinct 3
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 15-Oct-25
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision August 13, 1925
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
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 September 15, 1925
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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