Francis McDonnell murdered or death by force in Staten Island, New-york.

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Francis McDonnell, an eight-year-old white male, was tragically murdered on July 15, 1924, in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York. He was last seen playing with his brother and three friends before disappearing. His body was later discovered by three Boy Scouts, revealing that he had been brutally beaten and strangled with his own suspenders.

The primary suspect in Francis McDonnell's murder was Albert Fish, a notorious serial killer known for his heinous crimes against children. Fish ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Francis McDonnell

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Staten Island

state

NY

Date of Death

1924-07-15

Age at Death

8

First Name

Francis

Last Name

McDonnell

Last Updated

11/30/2025

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03/08/2025

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07/06/2024

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