Case Number: 7236
Thompson, Dan - Age 30 -Colored - Fatally assaulted at 6:30 A.M., in the rear of 3647 Parnell Ave., with some unknown weapon, probably a large stone, by Patrick O'Brien, who, on 11/7/24, was held as the principal and Joseph O'Brien and Patrick Reidy as accessories. They had all been drinking moonshine together and quarreled. 14 Dist. 2/3/25 all three acquitted- Lindsay.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 4, 1924 |
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| Date of Death | November 4, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3647 Parnell ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in rear |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | Quarrel while drinking moonshine |
| Method of Killing | Beaten with blunt object, struck |
| Weapon | fatally assaulted, probably a large stone |
| Motive | they all had been drinking moonshine and quarelled |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Thompson, Dan |
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| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | O'Brien, Patrick |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 34 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 24, 1924 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Lindsay |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 3, 1925 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
