In the early morning hours of March 7, 1931, a devastating prison fire ripped through the walls of a Milwaukee correctional facility, claiming the lives of 11 unsuspecting convicts. The blaze, allegedly caused by a combination of faulty wiring and human error, sent shockwaves throughout the city as investigators scrambled to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.
Related Federal Cases
- Otis Hunter, Deshawn Evans Convicted in Milwaukee Gun Crew Rampage · Wisconsin
- Operation Legend Nabs 32 Suspects, 27 Guns in Milwaukee · Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Men Get Prison Time for Armed Pharmacy Heists · Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Men Get Prison Time for Pharmacy Robberies · Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Man Charged with Threatening Probation Officer · Wisconsin
Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
📬 Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
Browse More