Case Number: 6677
McGahan, Nora - Age 34 - died frrom external injuries received 2/26/24 in her home, 221 W. 35 St., at the hands of her husband, Owen McGahan, when they quarreled while drinking moonshine. 2A Dist. 2/29/24 Owen held by the Coroner. Mar. 1924 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 26, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 28, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 63rd st. & Wentworth ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in her home 63rd st. & Wentworth ave |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in her home 63rd st. & Wentworth ave |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | quarreled while drinking moonshine |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | McGahan, Nora |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | McGahan, Owen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 29, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | No judgment (open verdict) |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
