Case Number: 7568
Barry, John -Age 20 - Stabbed to death at 12:30 A.M., in front of 6240 Cottage Grove Ave., during a fight, by Irving Crob, who, on 6/26/25 was held by the Coroner for Manslaughter. 5 Dist. 9/28/27 - s/o - Brothers.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 15, 1925 |
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| Date of Death | June 15, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 6240 Cottage Grove |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Barry, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Crob, Irving |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 26, 1925 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 28, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
