Case Number: 3271
Cleary, Michael - Age 50 - Fatally assaulted on 4/28 in sasloon at 919 Madison St., by Thomas Ward, who on 5/23 was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 10/31/17 Acquitted - McGorty.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 28, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 28, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 919 Madison st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon at 919 Madison st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | defendant was extorting money form the victim at t |
| Method of Killing | Other beating |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | in saloon at 919 Madison st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Organized Crime Indicators | defendant was an extortionist |
| Related to Organized Crime | Murder for hire, "hit" |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Cleary, Michael |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Ward, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-May-17 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 23, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McGoorty |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 31, 1917 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
