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:''For the [[United States of America|American]] radio host, see [[Mike Malloy]]. For the [[Australia]]n comedian, see [[Mick Molloy]].'' |
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'''Michael Malloy''' (1873 – |
'''Michael Malloy''' (1873 – February 22, 1933) was an [[Ireland|Irish]] [[vagrancy (people)|vagrant]] from [[County Donegal]] who lived in [[New York City]], during the early twentieth century. Although he was a former [[firefighter]], he is solely known for his constitution. He survived all attempts to [[murder]] him, except for one. |
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==Murder of Malloy== |
==Murder of Malloy== |
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The events that led to Malloy's death began in January 1933. He was, at the time, [[alcoholic]] and [[Homelessness|homeless]]. Five men who were acquainted with him, Tony Marino, Joseph Murphy, Francis Pasqua, Hershey Green, and Daniel Kriesberg (later dubbed "the Murder Trust" by the headlines), plotted to take out three [[life insurance]] policies on Malloy, and then get him to drink himself to death. The first part of the plot was successful (probably achieved with the aid of a corrupt insurance agent), and they stood to gain over $3,500 (almost $57,000 by 2008's standards by the [[Consumer Price Index|CPI]]) if Malloy died an accidental death. |
The events that led to Malloy's death began in January 1933. He was, at the time, [[alcoholic]] and [[Homelessness|homeless]]. Five men who were acquainted with him, Tony Marino, Joseph Murphy, Francis Pasqua, Hershey Green, and Daniel Kriesberg (later dubbed "the Murder Trust" by the headlines), plotted to take out three [[life insurance]] policies on Malloy, and then get him to drink himself to death. The first part of the plot was successful (probably achieved with the aid of a corrupt insurance agent), and they stood to gain over $3,500 (almost $57,000 by 2008's standards by the [[Consumer Price Index|CPI]]) if Malloy died an accidental death. |
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Marino owned a [[speakeasy]], and gave Malloy unlimited credit, thinking it would soon put an end to him. Although Malloy drank for a majority of his waking day, which would kill an average man, it did not kill him. To remedy this, antifreeze was substituted for liquor, but still Malloy would drink until he passed out, woke up, and came back for more. Antifreeze was substituted with [[turpentine]], followed by [[horse]] [[liniment]], and finally mixed in [[rat poison]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime_file/2007/10/14/2007-10-14_the_durable_mike_malloy.html|title=The Durable Mike Malloy|last=O'Connor|first=Michael|date=2007-10-07|publisher=''New York Daily News''}}</ref> Still, Malloy lived. The gang began to get creative, thinking raw [[oyster]]s soaked in [[wood alcohol]] would do the trick (this idea apparently came from Pasqua, who saw a man die after eating oysters with [[whiskey]], which was probably an anomaly, still they substituted whiskey with [[methanol]], which is a potent poison able to cause blindness even if ingested in small amounts). Then came a sandwich of spoiled [[sardine]]s, [[Nail (engineering)|carpet tack]]s, and [[metal]] shavings. |
Marino owned a [[speakeasy]], and gave Malloy unlimited credit, thinking it would soon put an end to him. Although Malloy drank for a majority of his waking day, which would kill an average man, it did not kill him. To remedy this, antifreeze was substituted for liquor, but still Malloy would drink until he passed out, woke up, and came back for more. Antifreeze was substituted with [[turpentine]], followed by [[horse]] [[liniment]], and finally mixed in [[rat poison]].<ref name=nydailynews>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime_file/2007/10/14/2007-10-14_the_durable_mike_malloy.html|title=The Durable Mike Malloy|last=O'Connor|first=Michael|date=2007-10-07|publisher=''New York Daily News''}}</ref> Still, Malloy lived. The gang began to get creative, thinking raw [[oyster]]s soaked in [[wood alcohol]] would do the trick (this idea apparently came from Pasqua, who saw a man die after eating oysters with [[whiskey]], which was probably an anomaly, still they substituted whiskey with [[methanol]], which is a potent poison able to cause blindness even if ingested in small amounts). Then came a sandwich of spoiled [[sardine]]s, [[Nail (engineering)|carpet tack]]s, and [[metal]] shavings. |
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Realizing it was unlikely that anything Malloy ingested was going to kill him, the Murder Trust decided to freeze him to death. On a night when temperatures reached -14 degrees Fahrenheit (-26 °C), Malloy drank until he passed out, was carried to a park, dumped in the snow, and had five gallons (19 L) of water poured on his bare chest. (The gang had successfully used a similar method on their first victim the previous year.) Nevertheless, Malloy reappeared the following day for his drink. The next attempt on his life came when they hit him with Green's [[taxicab|taxi]], moving at 45 miles per hour (72 km/h). This put Malloy in the [[hospital]] for three weeks. The gang presumed he was dead, but were unable to collect the policy on him. When he again appeared at the bar, they finally decided to take an even more direct approach. On |
Realizing it was unlikely that anything Malloy ingested was going to kill him, the Murder Trust decided to freeze him to death. On a night when temperatures reached -14 degrees Fahrenheit (-26 °C), Malloy drank until he passed out, was carried to a park, dumped in the snow, and had five gallons (19 L) of water poured on his bare chest. (The gang had successfully used a similar method on their first victim the previous year.) Nevertheless, Malloy reappeared the following day for his drink. The next attempt on his life came when they hit him with Green's [[taxicab|taxi]], moving at 45 miles per hour (72 km/h). This put Malloy in the [[hospital]] for three weeks. The gang presumed he was dead, but were unable to collect the policy on him. When he again appeared at the bar, they finally decided to take an even more direct approach. On February 22, after he passed out for the night, they took him to Murphy's room, put a hose in his mouth that was connected to the [[natural gas|gas]] jet, and turned it on. This finally killed Malloy. |
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He was pronounced dead of [[pneumonia]], and quickly buried. However, the members of the Murder Trust proved to be their own worst enemies — they talked too much and squabbled among themselves. Eventually [[police]] heard the rumors of what they did, and upon learning that a Michael Malloy had died that night, they had the body [[exhumation|exhumed]]. The five men were put on trial. Green went to prison and the other four members were executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing. |
He was pronounced dead of [[lobar pneumonia]], and quickly buried.<ref name=nydailynews /> However, the members of the Murder Trust proved to be their own worst enemies — they talked too much and squabbled among themselves. Eventually [[police]] heard the rumors of what they did, and upon learning that a Michael Malloy had died that night, they had the body [[exhumation|exhumed]]. The five men were put on trial. Green went to prison and the other four members were executed in the electric chair at [[Sing Sing]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Trestrail|first=John Harris |coauthors=Trestrail, John Harris III|title=Criminal Poisoning: Investigational Guide for Law Enforcement, Toxicologists, Forensic Scientists, And Attorneys|publisher=Humana Press|date=2007|pages=15|isbn=1-588-29821-3}}</ref> |
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==Michael Malloy in popular culture== |
==Michael Malloy in popular culture== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://www.trivia-library.com/b/new-york-gangs-murder-trust-and-michael-malloy-part-1.htm |
*[http://www.trivia-library.com/b/new-york-gangs-murder-trust-and-michael-malloy-part-1.htm The Killing of Michael Malloy] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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|DATE OF BIRTH= 1873 |
|DATE OF BIRTH= 1873 |
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|PLACE OF BIRTH= [[County Donegal]], [[Ireland]] |
|PLACE OF BIRTH= [[County Donegal]], [[Ireland]] |
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|DATE OF DEATH= |
|DATE OF DEATH= February 22, 1933 |
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|PLACE OF DEATH= [[New York City]], [[New York |
|PLACE OF DEATH= [[New York City]], [[New York]] |
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- For the American radio host, see Mike Malloy. For the Australian comedian, see Mick Molloy.
Michael Malloy (1873 – February 22, 1933) was an Irish vagrant from County Donegal who lived in New York City, during the early twentieth century. Although he was a former firefighter, he is solely known for his constitution. He survived all attempts to murder him, except for one.
Murder of Malloy
The events that led to Malloy's death began in January 1933. He was, at the time, alcoholic and homeless. Five men who were acquainted with him, Tony Marino, Joseph Murphy, Francis Pasqua, Hershey Green, and Daniel Kriesberg (later dubbed "the Murder Trust" by the headlines), plotted to take out three life insurance policies on Malloy, and then get him to drink himself to death. The first part of the plot was successful (probably achieved with the aid of a corrupt insurance agent), and they stood to gain over $3,500 (almost $57,000 by 2008's standards by the CPI) if Malloy died an accidental death.
Marino owned a speakeasy, and gave Malloy unlimited credit, thinking it would soon put an end to him. Although Malloy drank for a majority of his waking day, which would kill an average man, it did not kill him. To remedy this, antifreeze was substituted for liquor, but still Malloy would drink until he passed out, woke up, and came back for more. Antifreeze was substituted with turpentine, followed by horse liniment, and finally mixed in rat poison.[1] Still, Malloy lived. The gang began to get creative, thinking raw oysters soaked in wood alcohol would do the trick (this idea apparently came from Pasqua, who saw a man die after eating oysters with whiskey, which was probably an anomaly, still they substituted whiskey with methanol, which is a potent poison able to cause blindness even if ingested in small amounts). Then came a sandwich of spoiled sardines, carpet tacks, and metal shavings.
Realizing it was unlikely that anything Malloy ingested was going to kill him, the Murder Trust decided to freeze him to death. On a night when temperatures reached -14 degrees Fahrenheit (-26 °C), Malloy drank until he passed out, was carried to a park, dumped in the snow, and had five gallons (19 L) of water poured on his bare chest. (The gang had successfully used a similar method on their first victim the previous year.) Nevertheless, Malloy reappeared the following day for his drink. The next attempt on his life came when they hit him with Green's taxi, moving at 45 miles per hour (72 km/h). This put Malloy in the hospital for three weeks. The gang presumed he was dead, but were unable to collect the policy on him. When he again appeared at the bar, they finally decided to take an even more direct approach. On February 22, after he passed out for the night, they took him to Murphy's room, put a hose in his mouth that was connected to the gas jet, and turned it on. This finally killed Malloy.
He was pronounced dead of lobar pneumonia, and quickly buried.[1] However, the members of the Murder Trust proved to be their own worst enemies — they talked too much and squabbled among themselves. Eventually police heard the rumors of what they did, and upon learning that a Michael Malloy had died that night, they had the body exhumed. The five men were put on trial. Green went to prison and the other four members were executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing.[2]
Michael Malloy in popular culture
- The story of Malloy's murder was clearly the basis for an episode of Steven Spielberg's television series Amazing Stories , titled "One for the Road".
- "You Can't Kill Michael Malloy" is an instrumental piece by The Spent Poets. A clip of the song appears on the album Frizzle Fry by the band Primus.
- In 1993 a play based on Malloy's murder was made, titled The Killing of Michael Malloy, by Erik Jendresen.
- In October 2005 Penguin Book Group released a non-fiction book on the Malloy case titled On the House: The Bizarre Killing of Michael Malloy by Simon Read.
- "Michael Malloy" is also the name of a song by grindcore band Gob on their 7" split with Agoraphobic Nosebleed
- An episode, "The Durable Mike Malloy Case," of the 1952 television series "Gang Busters" seems to have been inspired by this incident.
- This story is also the plot of the 1949 pulp novel All Dames Are Dynamite, by Timothy Trent.
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External links
- ↑ a b Michael O'Connor: The Durable Mike Malloy, New York Daily News, 7. Oktober 2007
- ↑ John Harris Trestrail, Trestrail, John Harris III: Criminal Poisoning: Investigational Guide for Law Enforcement, Toxicologists, Forensic Scientists, And Attorneys. Humana Press, 2007, ISBN 1-58829-821-3, S. 15.