Case Number: 8572
Maroney, Mary - Age 5 - Killed at the intersection of Kildare Ave. and Hirsch St., while running across the street, by an auto truck operated by Joe Kanick, who was exonerated by the Coroner on 5/6/26. On 5/25/26 Kanick was held to the Grand Jury in bonds of $5000.00 by Judge Finnegan. 24 Dist. No Bill ??????.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 21, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 21, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Kildare Ave. & Hirsch St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Maroney, Mary |
|---|---|
| Age | 5 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Kanick, Joe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Apr-26 |
| 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 | May 6, 1926 |
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| 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 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
