Case Number: 10426

Lombardo, Anthony - Age 36 - Shot to death and one of his bodyguards, Anthony Ferrea, alias Ferraro, fatally wounded while walking west in front of #61 W. Madison St., at 4:30 PM. Murdered by some unknown person or persons who were lost in the crowds. Ferrea died on Sept. 9th. 1st Dist. 4/29/29 Warrant issued by Judge Lyle against Frank Marco after witnesses identified his picture at the B. of I. On 2/17/31 Marco, alias Marlo, was murdered in New York City.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 7, 1928
Date of Death September 7, 1928
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address #61 W. Madison st.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description in front of #61 W. Madison st.
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Characteristics victims were murdered by the defendant. Defendant
Method of Killing Other gun, gun unspecified
Weapon shoot to death
Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide No
Total Number of Victims 2
Location in front of #61 W. Madison st.
Related to Organized Crime Murder for hire, "hit"

Victim

Name Lombardo, Anthony
Age 36 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Italian

Defendant

Name Frank Marco; alias Marlo
Gender Male
Ethnicity Italian
Race White

Police

Precinct 4
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision April 29, 1929
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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