Case Number: 8848
Quinlan, Jeremiah A. - Fatally injured at Foster Ave. and Clark St., when struck by an auto truck driven by Wm. Soraparu, who, on 9/29/25 was held by the Coroner. 33 Dist. Oct. 1925 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 28, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 28, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Foster av. & Clark st. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | @ Foster & Clark |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | @ Foster & Clark |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Quinlan, Jeremiah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Soraporu, Wm. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 17-Nov-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 29, 1925 |
|---|---|
| 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 | October 15, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
