Case Number: 8987
Stein, Morris � Age 60 � Died at the Mt. Sinai Hospital at 8:00 PM, from a skull fracture received at 6:30 PM, in front of a synagogue at 508 So. Springfield Ave., when his head struck the sidewalk following an assault on him by a drunk, Wm. Hanrahan. On 9/30/25 Hanrahan was held by the Coroner. 21 Dist. 12/7/25 � Acquitted � McKinney.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 20, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 20, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 508 S. Springfield ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of a Synagogue |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of a Synagogue |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Stein, Morris |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Mt. Sinai |
Defendant
| Name | Hanrahan, William |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Sep-25 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 30, 1925 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McKinley |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 7, 1925 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
