Case Number: 10885
Ryan, Frank - Age 55 - Shot to death at 10:10 PM, 9/6/28, in basement flat at 364 E. 25th St., during a drunken brawl. On 10/4/28 arrest of James Hoffman was recommended by the Coroner, who exonerated Wm. Reed who had been booked as an accessory. On 10/5/28 Reed was discharged by Judge George. 3 Dist. 12/13/28 Jas. Hoffman arrested. 12/14/28 held without bail by Judge McKinley. 2/25/29 Hoffman - Nolle Prossed - McGoorty.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 6, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 6, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 364 E. 25th St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in basement flat |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | drunken brawl |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | during a drunken brawl |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | in basement flat |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Ryan, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Hoffman, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Dec-28 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 4, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McGoorty |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 25, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
