Case Number: 6487
Leary, Frank - Age 42 - Fireman - Killed in Curranis Hall fire at 1369 Blue Island Ave. On 4/22/24 Les. Unell and Sam Moore manufacturers and tenants of the building, were held by the Coroner for murder by arson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 18, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 18, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1369 Blue Island Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | Curranis Hall |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | Curran's Hall Fire-Fireman |
| Method of Killing | Other |
| Weapon | killed in fire |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Curranis Hall |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Leary, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 42 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Defendant
| Name | Moore, Sam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 22, 1924 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Arson |
