Case Number: 11097
Special, Joseph - Age 28 - Deceased, Walter Wakefield and Frank Delre, partners in a soft-drink parlor at 2900 So. Wells St., all alleged members of the Capone gang were shot to death at 4 AM, 4/20/30, at that address by a lone gunman who escaped. The next day a squad from the State's Attorney's office lay 8 hours in wait for one Frank Delbano, alias Dale, whom they captured, in a flat at 3011 N. Halsted St. His gun was identified thru ballistics as the weapon used in these killings. On 4/24/30 he was held by the Coroner. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 20, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 20, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2900 S. Wells |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | soft - drink parlor |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | all alleged members of the Capone Gang |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Gang Killing |
| Total Number of Victims | 3 |
| Location | soft - drink parlor |
| Organized Crime Indicators | victims were members of the Capone Gang |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Special, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
| Name | Delbano, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 24, 1930 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
