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000000429 02480 $$a051-001-338
000000429 037__ $$aGENERAL
000000429 245__ $$aVirginia Williams, known as Mrs. "X" was a witness to Munsene's murder, and had been threatened to prevent her from testifying at the murder trials.
000000429 260__ $$cCirca 1940's
000000429 269__ $$a1940$$b1949
000000429 336__ $$aStill Image
000000429 500__ $$aThis photograph is a copy of the original given to the Local History & Genealogy Center by Pamela Mancini Kuebler, granddaughter of James Mancini (Jim Munsene) and Toni Mancini Pankovich. Included in the donation are copies of the crime scene photos taken following the murder of Munsene and his nephew Felix Monfrino, who were shot at the Prime Steak House, 602 South Park, on March 24, 1941.  The Warren Tribune Chronicle listed possible 
motives for Munsene's slaying, including his activity in the local numbers racket, his connections at the dog tracks in Fowler and Milton, and his influence on local elections.  
Monfrino is reported to have held the liquor license to the Prime Steak House. Munsene's last rites were conducted at his home, and he was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.  Thomas Viola and Charles Monazym were arrested for the murder.  While Monazym was never tried, Viola was given a life sentence to be served in the Ohio Penitentiary.

Crime scene photos may be viewed in the Local History & Genealogy Center.

Gift of Pamela Mancini Kuebler, granddaughter of James Mancini (Jim Munsene) and Toni Mancini Pankovich.
000000429 533__ $$cLocal History & Genealogy Center
000000429 540__ $$aCC BY
000000429 541__ $$fPamela Mancini Kuebler
000000429 651__ $$aWarren (Ohio)
000000429 655__ $$aPhotograph
000000429 8564_ $$9f2d30935-44d6-4338-9cf1-b9f6088b048d$$s4393070$$uhttps://trumbullmemory.org/record/429/files/001.jpg
000000429 980__ $$aPeople of Trumbull County