Michael Malloy

This article is about the Irish murder victim. For the American radio host, see Mike Malloy. For the Australian comedian, see Mick Molloy.
Michael Malloy
Improper death certificate by Dr. Frank Manzella for Michael Malloy
Born1873
County Donegal, Ireland
DiedFebruary 22, 1933 (aged 59–60)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Cause of deathCarbon monoxide poisoning
Resting placeFerncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum
Other names
  • Mike the Durable
  • Iron Mike
  • Iron Mike Malloy
  • Irish Rasputin
  • The Juggernaut
Occupation(s)Firefighter
Stationary engineer[1]

Michael Malloy (1873 – February 22, 1933), nicknamed 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 and stationary engineer, he was murdered by a group of five acquaintances after multiple failed attempts on his life by the men to perpetrate life insurance fraud.[1][2][4]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference murdertrust was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b Read, Simon (2005). On the House: The Bizarre Killing of Michael Molloy. Berkley Books. ISBN 978-0-425-20678-2.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Wallace, Irving; Wallechinsky, David. "New York Gangs Murder Trust and Michael Malloy Part 1". www.trivia-library.com. Retrieved August 6, 2019.