Case Number: 7209
Taranto, Frank - Age 40 - Shot to death at 2620 Lowe Ave., home of Anna Daidone, who shot him. Three years before he had raped her and when he appeared for the first time since then she shot him. On 4/16/23 she was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. April 1923 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 15, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 15, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2620 Lowe av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | defendant's residence @ 2620 Lowe |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | 3 years before victim had raped def. |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | victim was shot by defendant who was repaying a gr |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | defendant's residence @ 2620 Lowe |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Taranto, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Daidone, Anna |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | Other |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 16, 1923 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 15, 1923 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for manslaughter |
