Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
John Wilson death by force case profile photo

John Irwin Wilson

Case from Fort-wayne, IN dated Jul 22, 1931

Victim Details

John Irwin Wilson

Male

White / Caucasian

Fort-wayne

IN

1931-07-22

34

John

Irwin Wilson

08/02/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the summer of 1931, amidst the height of Prohibition, 34-year-old Special Agent John Irwin Wilson of the Bureau of Prohibition was a man dedicated to his work. Having recently been appointed as the agent in charge of the Indianapolis Office, his commitment to upholding the law was unwavering. On the evening of Wednesday, July 22nd, this dedication placed him on a collision course with a dangerous figure from the criminal underworld on a quiet road in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Agent Wilson, ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for John Irwin Wilson, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Special Agent John Irwin Wilson
  • John I. Wilson | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I've been reading about Agent John Irwin Wilson's case, and one thing that's really sticking with me... ...Read More
    06/26/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the Stellhorn Bridge location where Special Agent John Irwin Wilson l... ...Read More
    04/06/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the tragic case of Special Agent John Irwin Wilson and how undercover... ...Read More
    01/03/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for John Irwin Wilson

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Fort-wayne, Indiana

    Edward Campbell death by force case in Fort-wayne, IN

    Edward Campbell

    Death: Aug 04, 2017
    In the summer of 2017, the Fort Wayne community was shaken by the violent death of Edward Albert Cam a ...Read More
    Lamarion Jeremiah Bailey death by force case in Fort-wayne, IN

    Lamarion Jeremiah Bailey

    Death: Jan 29, 2024
    Lamarion Jeremiah Bailey, an 18-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on the evening of Monday, Janu n ...Read More
    Yael Edu Esparza death by force case in Fort-wayne, IN

    Yael Edu Esparza

    Death: Oct 02, 2022
    In the autumn of 2022, a wave of violence cut short the life of 19-year-old Yael Edu Esparza in Fort r ...Read More
    Datavis Cummings death by force case in Fort-wayne, IN

    Datavis Cummings

    Death: Mar 22, 2015
    In the spring of 2015, the life of a young Fort Wayne, Indiana man was cut short by violence. Datavi v ...Read More
    Nicholas Palacio death by force case in Fort-wayne, IN

    Nicholas Palacio

    Death: Jun 11, 2014
    In the summer of 2014, the life of 29-year-old Nicholas Xavier Palacio, a male resident of Fort Wayn y ...Read More
    Justin Cedrick Dawson death by force case in Fort-wayne, IN

    Justin Cedrick Dawson

    Death: Aug 28, 2020
    Justin Cedrick Dawson, a 25-year-old man from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was killed in the early morning h ...Read More
    Mario Gilmer death by force case in Fort-wayne, IN

    Mario Gilmer

    Death: Jun 14, 2021
    In the summer of 2021, the life of 12-year-old Mario A. Gilmer Jr., a Black male, was tragically cut u ...Read More