Michael Malloy | |
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 Improper death certificate by Dr. Frank Manzella for Michael Malloy | |
| Born | 1873 County Donegal, Ireland |
| Died | February 22, 1933 (aged 59–60) The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Carbon monoxide poisoning |
| Resting place | Ferncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum |
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| Occupation | Stationary engineer[1] |
Michael Malloy (1873 – February 22, 1933), later known as either Mike the Durable or Iron Mike, was a homeless Irishman from County Donegal who lived in New York City during the 1920s and 1930s.[2][3] A former firefighter, he survived multiple murder attempts by five acquaintances, who attempted to commit homicide to perpetrate life insurance fraud.[2][4]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
murdertrustwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b Read, Simon (2005). On the House: The Bizarre Killing of Michael Molloy. Berkley Books. ISBN 978-0-425-20678-2.
- ^ Blum, Deborah (February 18, 2010). "Carbon Monoxide". The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York. Penguin Press. ISBN 978-1-59420-243-8.
- ^ Wallace, Irving; Wallechinsky, David. "New York Gangs Murder Trust and Michael Malloy Part 1". www.trivia-library.com. Retrieved August 6, 2019.