Case Number: 7827
Cunningham, John - Age 25 - Fatally cut in the throat at 3:23 AM, 3/6/27, in a "moonshine flat" at 209 E. 59th St., during a drunken fight when several men jumped him. Coroner unable to determine who cut him. 3/10/27 Chas Cousidine, owner, booked as accessory before and after the fact. On 3/24/27 he was exonerated and same day discharged by Judge Borelli. 3/28/27 bulletin Elmer Skoglund wanted. 3 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 6, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 6, 1927 |
| Address | 209 E 59th |
| Location Description | address |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | several men jumped victim during drunken fight; cu |
| Method of Killing | Other |
| Weapon | cut in the throat |
| Motive | drunken fight |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Multiple assailants |
| Location | address |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | killed in "moonshine flat" |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Cunningham, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Cousidine, Chas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Mar-27 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 24, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Borelli |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
