John A. Jack Kelly Murdered / Death by Force in Boston, Massachusetts age 34

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On June 28, 1978, a gruesome and notorious crime took place in Boston, Massachusetts, known as the Blackfriars Massacre. Among the five victims was John A. "Jack" Kelly, a 34-year-old former investigative news anchorman and the night manager of the Blackfriars Pub. The pub, located on Summer Street in Downtown Boston, was an Irish-themed establishment that also operated as a late-night disco club.

The massacre occurred after the pub had closed for the night. The victims, including Kelly ...Read More

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name

John A. Jack Kelly

gender

Male

city

Boston

state

MA

Date of Death

1978-06-28

Age at Death

34

First Name

John

Last Name

A. Jack Kelly

Last Updated

01/04/2025

John A. Jack Kelly
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