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Helen M. Gillis (1908 - 1987)

Gangster. The wife of Lester "Baby Face Nelson" Gillis. An active member of her husband's criminal activity,. She was arrested on April 22, 1934, at Little Bohemia Lodge in northern Wisconsin. Shortly ...

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Helen M. Gillis (1908 - 1987)

Gangster. The wife of Lester "Baby Face Nelson" Gillis. An active member of her husband's criminal activity,. She was arrested on April 22, 1934, at Little Bohemia Lodge in northern Wisconsin. Shortly ...

2/17/2024

Fred R. "Killer" Burke MP (1893 - 1940)

"Fred Burke"

Fred "Killer" Burke (May 29, 1893 – July 10, 1940) was an American armed robber and contract killer responsible for many crimes during the Prohibition era. He was considered a prime suspect in the St. ...

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Fred R. "Killer" Burke MP (1893 - 1940)

"Fred Burke"

Fred "Killer" Burke (May 29, 1893 – July 10, 1940) was an American armed robber and contract killer responsible for many crimes during the Prohibition era. He was considered a prime suspect in the St. ...

11/2/2021

John Jacob Factor MP (1892 - 1984)

"Iakov Faktorowicz", "Jake the Barber"

John Factor (October 8, 1892 – January 22, 1984), born Iakov Faktorowicz, was a Prohibition-era gangster and con artist affiliated with the Chicago Outfit.He later became a prominent businessman and La...

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7/18/2021
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John Jacob Factor MP (1892 - 1984)

"Iakov Faktorowicz", "Jake the Barber"

John Factor (October 8, 1892 – January 22, 1984), born Iakov Faktorowicz, was a Prohibition-era gangster and con artist affiliated with the Chicago Outfit.He later became a prominent businessman and La...

7/18/2021

Giuseppe Morello MP (1867 - 1930)

"the Clutch Hand" Morello (May 2, 1867 – August 15, 1930), also known as "The Old Fox", was the first boss of the Morello crime family and later top adviser to Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria. He was ...

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8/28/2019
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Giuseppe Morello MP (1867 - 1930)

"the Clutch Hand" Morello (May 2, 1867 – August 15, 1930), also known as "The Old Fox", was the first boss of the Morello crime family and later top adviser to Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria. He was ...

8/28/2019

Velma C. Capone MP (1902 - d.)

"Valma"

Velma was the youngest child born to Ira Ennis Pheasant and Grace Swimery. Velma was first married to William Verhulst. They were married on August 23,1919 in Des Moines Iowa. They had divorced by 1924...

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Velma C. Capone MP (1902 - d.)

"Valma"

Velma was the youngest child born to Ira Ennis Pheasant and Grace Swimery. Velma was first married to William Verhulst. They were married on August 23,1919 in Des Moines Iowa. They had divorced by 1924...

12/18/2017

Dutch Schultz MP (1902 - 1935)

Schultz (born Arthur Simon Flegenheimer; August 6, 1902 – October 24, 1935) was a New York City-area German Jewish-American mobster of the 1920s and 1930s who made his fortune in organized crime-relate...

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Dutch Schultz MP (1902 - 1935)

Schultz (born Arthur Simon Flegenheimer; August 6, 1902 – October 24, 1935) was a New York City-area German Jewish-American mobster of the 1920s and 1930s who made his fortune in organized crime-relate...

5/1/2017

James "Giralomo" Balestrere MP (1891 - 1959)

Girolamo "James" Balestrere (born June 24, 1891- died 1959) was an Italian-American gang boss and powerful member of the Kansas City crime family. Biography Born in Palermo, Sicily, Balestrere init...

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11/21/2016
11/21/2016
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James "Giralomo" Balestrere MP (1891 - 1959)

Girolamo "James" Balestrere (born June 24, 1891- died 1959) was an Italian-American gang boss and powerful member of the Kansas City crime family. Biography Born in Palermo, Sicily, Balestrere init...

11/21/2016

Albert Anastasia MP (1902 - 1957)

"Mad Hatter"

"Albert" Anastasia (September 26, 1902 – October 25, 1957) was an Italian-American mobster, hitman, and crime boss. One of the founders of the modern American Mafia and the founder and boss of Murder, ...

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11/29/2015
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Albert Anastasia MP (1902 - 1957)

"Mad Hatter"

"Albert" Anastasia (September 26, 1902 – October 25, 1957) was an Italian-American mobster, hitman, and crime boss. One of the founders of the modern American Mafia and the founder and boss of Murder, ...

11/29/2015

Jake Guzik MP (1886 - 1956)

"Greasy Thumb", "Jack", "John"

"Greasy Thumb" Guzik (March 20, 1886 – February 21, 1956) was the financial and legal adviser, and later political “greaser,” for the Chicago Outfit.Early lifeGuzik was born near Kraków, Galicia, Polan...

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4/8/2015
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Jake Guzik MP (1886 - 1956)

"Greasy Thumb", "Jack", "John"

"Greasy Thumb" Guzik (March 20, 1886 – February 21, 1956) was the financial and legal adviser, and later political “greaser,” for the Chicago Outfit.Early lifeGuzik was born near Kraków, Galicia, Polan...

4/8/2015

Charles Gambino MP (1902 - 1975)

Overview=Carlo Gambino was an Italian-born American gangster, notable for being boss of the Gambino crime family , which is still named after him. After the 1957 Apalachin Convention he unexpectedly se...

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9/28/2014
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Charles Gambino MP (1902 - 1975)

Overview=Carlo Gambino was an Italian-born American gangster, notable for being boss of the Gambino crime family , which is still named after him. After the 1957 Apalachin Convention he unexpectedly se...

9/28/2014

Meyer Lansky MP (1902 - 1983)

Lansky (born Meyer Suchowljansky;[1] July 4, 1902 – January 15, 1983), known as the "Mob's Accountant", was a major organized crime figure who, along with his associate Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was ins...

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Meyer Lansky MP (1902 - 1983)

Lansky (born Meyer Suchowljansky;[1] July 4, 1902 – January 15, 1983), known as the "Mob's Accountant", was a major organized crime figure who, along with his associate Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was ins...

6/16/2014

Emory Connell (b. - 1924)

Emory Connell and “Diamond Joe” Sullivan were captured and arrested for numerous crimes, the worst being the murder of an Oklahoma police officer by Connell, and the murders of Sgt. Moore (being shot i...

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Emory Connell (b. - 1924)

Emory Connell and “Diamond Joe” Sullivan were captured and arrested for numerous crimes, the worst being the murder of an Oklahoma police officer by Connell, and the murders of Sgt. Moore (being shot i...

6/10/2014

“Diamond Joe” Sullivan (b. - 1924)

"Diamond Joe"

Jewel thief "Diamond Joe" Sullivan was convicted of murder in 1924 and was executed after a failed escape attempt.“Diamond Joe” Sullivan and Emory Connell were captured and arrested for numerous crimes...

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“Diamond Joe” Sullivan (b. - 1924)

"Diamond Joe"

Jewel thief "Diamond Joe" Sullivan was convicted of murder in 1924 and was executed after a failed escape attempt.“Diamond Joe” Sullivan and Emory Connell were captured and arrested for numerous crimes...

6/10/2014

Volney Davis (1902 - 1979)

Everett "Curley" Davis (January 29, 1902 – July 20, 1979) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw. A longtime Oklahoma bandit, he was the boyfriend of Edna Murray and an associate of both...

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Volney Davis (1902 - 1979)

Everett "Curley" Davis (January 29, 1902 – July 20, 1979) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw. A longtime Oklahoma bandit, he was the boyfriend of Edna Murray and an associate of both...

6/10/2014

Edna "Rabbit" Murray MP (1898 - 1966)

"The Kissing Bandit"

"Rabbit" Murray (1898–1966) was a criminal associated with several high-profile gangs in the Depression-era of the early 1930s. Although popularly known to the press as the "Kissing Bandit" for kissing...

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Edna "Rabbit" Murray MP (1898 - 1966)

"The Kissing Bandit"

"Rabbit" Murray (1898–1966) was a criminal associated with several high-profile gangs in the Depression-era of the early 1930s. Although popularly known to the press as the "Kissing Bandit" for kissing...

6/10/2014

Russell Clark MP (1898 - 1968)

Lee "Boobie" Clark (1898-December 24, 1968) was an American thief, bank robber and prison escapee. He is best known as the "good natured" member of the John Dillinger gang and participated in armed hol...

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Russell Clark MP (1898 - 1968)

Lee "Boobie" Clark (1898-December 24, 1968) was an American thief, bank robber and prison escapee. He is best known as the "good natured" member of the John Dillinger gang and participated in armed hol...

6/10/2014

Earl Northern (1903 - 1936)

Earl "The Kid" Northern (1903 – 1936) was a Prohibition-era bank robber and early associate of Harry Pierpont. He was the older brother of Pierpont's girlfriend, Mary Kinder.

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Earl Northern (1903 - 1936)

Earl "The Kid" Northern (1903 – 1936) was a Prohibition-era bank robber and early associate of Harry Pierpont. He was the older brother of Pierpont's girlfriend, Mary Kinder.

6/10/2014

Mary Kinder MP (1909 - 1981)

Northern Kinder (August 29, 1909 - May 21, 1981) was a Prohibition era gun moll, most noted for being the girlfriend of Harry Pierpont and associate of John Dillinger. Along with Pearl Elliott, she was...

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Mary Kinder MP (1909 - 1981)

Northern Kinder (August 29, 1909 - May 21, 1981) was a Prohibition era gun moll, most noted for being the girlfriend of Harry Pierpont and associate of John Dillinger. Along with Pearl Elliott, she was...

6/10/2014

Fred Pierpont MP (1906 - 1940)

Pierpont (July 5, 1906–1940) was the younger brother of Prohibition era gangster, Harry Pierpont. He was often suspected and arrested for being a front man for his brother's bank robberies.Early lifeBo...

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Fred Pierpont MP (1906 - 1940)

Pierpont (July 5, 1906–1940) was the younger brother of Prohibition era gangster, Harry Pierpont. He was often suspected and arrested for being a front man for his brother's bank robberies.Early lifeBo...

6/10/2014

Harry "Pete" Pierpont (1902 - 1934)

"Pete" Pierpont (October 13, 1902 – October 17, 1934) was a Prohibition era gangster. He is perhaps most noted for being a friend and mentor of John Dillinger.Described as handsome and soft-spoken, Pie...

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Harry "Pete" Pierpont (1902 - 1934)

"Pete" Pierpont (October 13, 1902 – October 17, 1934) was a Prohibition era gangster. He is perhaps most noted for being a friend and mentor of John Dillinger.Described as handsome and soft-spoken, Pie...

6/10/2014