William Action Jackson Autopsy Report ((new))
Both of his kneecaps were smashed, likely with a baseball bat, and his ribs were broken.
"Analysis of the fluid reveals high concentrations of hydrofluoric acid and... crushed polymer. It appears Mr. Jackson ingested a significant amount of plastic shortly before his arrest. He chewed through his restraints during processing. We assumed he swallowed the evidence. But this quantity... it suggests he was eating his environment." william action jackson autopsy report
For historians, the autopsy report is the ultimate truth-teller. For the curious, it is a window into a death that defined an era. And for "Action" Jackson, it is the only story that cannot be disputed by legend. Both of his kneecaps were smashed, likely with
Rope marks were present on his wrists and feet, and he had a hole in his right ear from a sharp object. Circumstances of Death Jackson was a "juice man" (debt collector) for the Chicago Outfit under Sam Giancana. The Motive: It appears Mr
"Based on the foregoing examination, I, Harrison F. Bale, MD, Coroner of Ford County, Kansas, find that William Jackson, known as 'Action' Jackson, came to his death as a result of a gunshot wound to the left chest. The wound to the left arm was incidental. Death would have occurred within 60 to 90 seconds of the thoracic injury, irrespective of medical intervention. I hereby rule this death a homicide, caused by the actions of another person or persons unknown."
According to historical records and the findings reported by the Chicago Police Department at the scene, the autopsy and investigation revealed the following details: