SettingsDepression-era gangsters
Adam Richetti
Adam "Eddie" Richetti (August 5, 1909-October 7, 1938) was an American criminal and Depression-era bank robber.
Adam "Eddie" Richetti (August 5, 1909-October 7, 1938) was an American criminal and Depression-era bank robber.
Al Brady
Al Brady (1911–1937) was an Indiana-born armed robber and murderer who became one of the FBI's "Public Enemies" in the 1930s.
Al Brady (1911–1937) was an Indiana-born armed robber and murderer who became one of the FBI's "Public Enemies" in the 1930s.
Albert Bates (criminal)
Albert L. Bates (October 16, 1893-July 4, 1948) was an American bank robber and burglar during the 1920s and '30s.
Albert L. Bates (October 16, 1893-July 4, 1948) was an American bank robber and burglar during the 1920s and '30s.
Alvin Karpis
Alvin Francis Karpis (born Albin Francis Karpowicz; August 10, 1907 – August 26, 1979), nicknamed "Creepy" for his sinister smile and called "Ray" by his gang members, was an A...
Alvin Francis Karpis (born Albin Francis Karpowicz; August 10, 1907 – August 26, 1979), nicknamed "Creepy" for his sinister smile and called "Ray" by his gang members, was an A...
Aussie Elliott
Aussie Elliott (1914 – February 3, 1934) was a Depression-era outlaw and associate of bank robbers George Birdwell and Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd.
Aussie Elliott (1914 – February 3, 1934) was a Depression-era outlaw and associate of bank robbers George Birdwell and Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd.
Baby Face Nelson
Lester Joseph Gillis, known under the pseudonym George Nelson, was a bank robber and murderer in the 1930s.
Lester Joseph Gillis, known under the pseudonym George Nelson, was a bank robber and murderer in the 1930s.
Blanche Barrow
Bennie Iva "Blanche" Frasure was the wife of Marvin "Buck" Barrow and the sister-in-law of Clyde Barrow.
Bennie Iva "Blanche" Frasure was the wife of Marvin "Buck" Barrow and the sister-in-law of Clyde Barrow.
Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow were well-known outlaws, robbers, and criminals who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression.
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow were well-known outlaws, robbers, and criminals who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression.
Buck Barrow
Marvin Ivan Barrow was a member of the Barrow Gang.
Marvin Ivan Barrow was a member of the Barrow Gang.
Charles Makley
Charles Makley (November 24, 1889–September 22, 1934), also known as Charles McGray and Fat Charles, was an American criminal and bank robber active in the early 20th century, ...
Charles Makley (November 24, 1889–September 22, 1934), also known as Charles McGray and Fat Charles, was an American criminal and bank robber active in the early 20th century, ...
Cretzer-Kyle Gang
The Cretzer-Kyle Gang was a Depression-era criminal group led by Joseph "Dutch" Cretzer and Arnold Thomas Kyle during the mid-to late 1930s.
The Cretzer-Kyle Gang was a Depression-era criminal group led by Joseph "Dutch" Cretzer and Arnold Thomas Kyle during the mid-to late 1930s.
DeAutremont Brothers
The DeAutremont Brothers, Hugh DeAutremont (1905-1959), Roy (1900-June 1983) and Ray DeAutremont (1900-December 22, 1984), were a criminal gang based in Pacific Northwest during the 1920s.
The DeAutremont Brothers, Hugh DeAutremont (1905-1959), Roy (1900-June 1983) and Ray DeAutremont (1900-December 22, 1984), were a criminal gang based in Pacific Northwest during the 1920s.
Denver Mint Robbery
The Denver Mint Robbery occurred on the afternoon of December 18, 1922 when five men hijacked a Federal Reserve Bank delivery truck outside the U.S. Mint in Denver, Colorado.
The Denver Mint Robbery occurred on the afternoon of December 18, 1922 when five men hijacked a Federal Reserve Bank delivery truck outside the U.S. Mint in Denver, Colorado.
Ed Davis (criminal)
Ed Davis (July 30, 1900–December 16, 1937) was an American burglar, bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Ed Davis (July 30, 1900–December 16, 1937) was an American burglar, bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Eddie Bentz
Edward Wilhelm "Eddie" Bentz (June 2, 1894-October 31, 1979) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Edward Wilhelm "Eddie" Bentz (June 2, 1894-October 31, 1979) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Eddie Green (criminal)
Harold Eugene "Eddie" Green was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw during the 1930s, best known as a member of the John Dillinger gang.
Harold Eugene "Eddie" Green was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw during the 1930s, best known as a member of the John Dillinger gang.
Elmer H. Inman
Elmer H. Inman (1880-June 11, 1939) was an American criminal, bank robber, jewel thief and Depression-era outlaw.
Elmer H. Inman (1880-June 11, 1939) was an American criminal, bank robber, jewel thief and Depression-era outlaw.
Ford Bradshaw
Ford Bradshaw (1908-March 3, 1934) was an American criminal bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Ford Bradshaw (1908-March 3, 1934) was an American criminal bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Francis Crowley
Francis "Two Gun" Crowley (October 13, 1912 - January 21, 1932) was an American murderer and career criminal.
Francis "Two Gun" Crowley (October 13, 1912 - January 21, 1932) was an American murderer and career criminal.
Frank Nash
Frank Nash has been called “the most successful bank robber in U.S. history,” but he is most noted for his violent death in what has become known as the Kansas City Massacre.
Frank Nash has been called “the most successful bank robber in U.S. history,” but he is most noted for his violent death in what has become known as the Kansas City Massacre.
Frank Sawyer (criminal)
James Franklin "Frank" Sawyer was an American Depression-era bank robber, rapist and prison escapee.
James Franklin "Frank" Sawyer was an American Depression-era bank robber, rapist and prison escapee.
Fred Goetz
Fred Samuel Goetz, also known as "Shotgun" George Ziegler, "George B. Seibert", George Zeigler" and was a Chicago Outfit mobster and a suspected participant in the Valentine's Day Massacr...
Fred Samuel Goetz, also known as "Shotgun" George Ziegler, "George B. Seibert", George Zeigler" and was a Chicago Outfit mobster and a suspected participant in the Valentine's Day Massacr...
Fred William Bowerman
Fred William Bowerman (January 8, 1893-May 1, 1953) was an American criminal, bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Fred William Bowerman (January 8, 1893-May 1, 1953) was an American criminal, bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Frederick Grant Dunn
Frederick Grant Dunn (1905–1959) was an American criminal, burglar and bank robber whose career spanned over four decades from 1919 until his mysterious death in 1959.
Frederick Grant Dunn (1905–1959) was an American criminal, burglar and bank robber whose career spanned over four decades from 1919 until his mysterious death in 1959.
George Birdwell
George William Birdwell (1894-November 23, 1932) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
George William Birdwell (1894-November 23, 1932) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Gus Winkler
Gus Winkler was a St. Louis mobster who, with Fred “Killer” Burke, was head of a criminal gang specializing in armed robbery and murder for hire.
Gus Winkler was a St. Louis mobster who, with Fred “Killer” Burke, was head of a criminal gang specializing in armed robbery and murder for hire.
Harry Brunette
Harry Brunette (1911-?) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Harry Brunette (1911-?) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Harvey Bailey
Harvey John Bailey (August 23, 1887 – March 1, 1979), called "The Dean of American Bank Robbers", had a long criminal career.
Harvey John Bailey (August 23, 1887 – March 1, 1979), called "The Dean of American Bank Robbers", had a long criminal career.
Henry Loftus and Harry Donaldson
Henry (Lorenz) Loftus (born 1915) and Harry (Dwyer) Donaldson (born 1910) were two young men who made national headlines for their unsuccessful attempt to rob the Southern Pacific Railroad...
Henry (Lorenz) Loftus (born 1915) and Harry (Dwyer) Donaldson (born 1910) were two young men who made national headlines for their unsuccessful attempt to rob the Southern Pacific Railroad...
Herbert Allen Farmer
Herbert Allen "Deafy" Farmer (c.
Herbert Allen "Deafy" Farmer (c.
Herman Lamm
Herman K. Lamm (April 19, 1890 – December 16, 1930), known as Baron Lamm, was a German American bank robber.
Herman K. Lamm (April 19, 1890 – December 16, 1930), known as Baron Lamm, was a German American bank robber.
Holden-Keating Gang
The Holden-Keating Gang was a bank robbing team, led by Thomas James Holden and Francis Keating, which was active in the Midwestern United States during the 1920s and 30s.
The Holden-Keating Gang was a bank robbing team, led by Thomas James Holden and Francis Keating, which was active in the Midwestern United States during the 1920s and 30s.
Homer Van Meter
Homer "Wayne" Van Meter was an American criminal and bank robber active in the early 20th century, most notably as a criminal associate of John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson.
Homer "Wayne" Van Meter was an American criminal and bank robber active in the early 20th century, most notably as a criminal associate of John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson.
Hunt-Gant Gang
The Hunt-Gant Gang was a Depression-era outlaw group led by Alva-Dewey Hunt and Hugh Gant which was active during the mid-to late 1930s.
The Hunt-Gant Gang was a Depression-era outlaw group led by Alva-Dewey Hunt and Hugh Gant which was active during the mid-to late 1930s.
Hyman S. Lehman
Hyman S. Lehman (fl. 1933-1941) was an American gunsmith and armorer.
Hyman S. Lehman (fl. 1933-1941) was an American gunsmith and armorer.
Jim Clark (criminal)
Jim Clark (February 26, 1902-June 9, 1974) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Jim Clark (February 26, 1902-June 9, 1974) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
John "Pudgy" Dunn
John "Pudgy" Dunn (September 5, 1896 - July 14, 1937) was a St. Louis gangster and member of the Egan's Rats.
John "Pudgy" Dunn (September 5, 1896 - July 14, 1937) was a St. Louis gangster and member of the Egan's Rats.
John Allen Kendrick
John Allen Kendrick (1897-?) was an American criminal, escape artist, bank robber and member of the Tri-State Gang whose career spanned four decades.
John Allen Kendrick (1897-?) was an American criminal, escape artist, bank robber and member of the Tri-State Gang whose career spanned four decades.
John Callahan (outlaw)
John Callahan (1866-June 8, 1936) was an American outlaw and bank robber during the closing days of the Old West.
John Callahan (1866-June 8, 1936) was an American outlaw and bank robber during the closing days of the Old West.
John Dillinger
John Herbert Dillinger, Jr. was an American bank robber of German descent in the Depression-era United States.
John Herbert Dillinger, Jr. was an American bank robber of German descent in the Depression-era United States.
John Hamilton (gangster)
John "Red" Hamilton (1899 - April 30, 1934) was a Canadian criminal and bank robber active in the early 20th century, most notably as a criminal associate of John Dillinger.
John "Red" Hamilton (1899 - April 30, 1934) was a Canadian criminal and bank robber active in the early 20th century, most notably as a criminal associate of John Dillinger.
John Lazia
John Lazia, also known as "Brother John" (1896 – July 10, 1934), was an American organized crime figure in Kansas City, Missouri, during the prohibition period in the United States.
John Lazia, also known as "Brother John" (1896 – July 10, 1934), was an American organized crime figure in Kansas City, Missouri, during the prohibition period in the United States.
John Paul Chase
John Paul Chase (December 26, 1901 – October 5, 1973) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
John Paul Chase (December 26, 1901 – October 5, 1973) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Kimes-Terrill Gang
The Kimes-Terrill Gang was a bank robbing gang, led by Matthew Kimes and Ray Terrill, active in the Midwestern United States during the 1920s.
The Kimes-Terrill Gang was a bank robbing gang, led by Matthew Kimes and Ray Terrill, active in the Midwestern United States during the 1920s.
Lawrence DeVol
Lawrence DeVol (1905-July 8, 1936) was an American criminal, bank robber, prison escapee and Depression-era outlaw.
Lawrence DeVol (1905-July 8, 1936) was an American criminal, bank robber, prison escapee and Depression-era outlaw.
Louis Buchalter
Louis "Lepke" Buchalter was an American mobster and head of the Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc. during the 1930s.
Louis "Lepke" Buchalter was an American mobster and head of the Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc. during the 1930s.
Ma Barker
Kate "Ma" Barker (born Arizona Donnie Clark; October 8, 1873 – January 16, 1935) was the mother of several criminals who ran the Barker gang from the "public enemy era", when the exploits ...
Kate "Ma" Barker (born Arizona Donnie Clark; October 8, 1873 – January 16, 1935) was the mother of several criminals who ran the Barker gang from the "public enemy era", when the exploits ...
Machine Gun Kelly
George Celino Barnes (July 18, 1895 – July 18, 1954), better known as "Machine Gun Kelly", was an American gangster during the prohibition era.
George Celino Barnes (July 18, 1895 – July 18, 1954), better known as "Machine Gun Kelly", was an American gangster during the prohibition era.
Martin James Durkin
Martin James Durkin was an American criminal and car thief.
Martin James Durkin was an American criminal and car thief.
Raymond Hamilton
Raymond Hamilton was a member of the notorious Barrow Gang during the early 1930s.
Raymond Hamilton was a member of the notorious Barrow Gang during the early 1930s.
Robert Brady (criminal)
Robert G. "Big Bob" Brady (1904 – January 22, 1934) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Robert G. "Big Bob" Brady (1904 – January 22, 1934) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Russell Clark (criminal)
Russell Lee "Boobie" Clark was an American thief, bank robber and prison escapee.
Russell Lee "Boobie" Clark was an American thief, bank robber and prison escapee.
Russell Gibson
Russell "Slim Gray" Gibson (died January 8, 1935) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw associated with Alvin Karpis and the Barker Gang during the late 1920s and 1930s.
Russell "Slim Gray" Gibson (died January 8, 1935) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw associated with Alvin Karpis and the Barker Gang during the late 1920s and 1930s.
The Terror Gang
The Terror Gang consisted of John Herbert Dillinger Jr. who was the leader, Baby-Face George Nelson, Russell Booby Clarke, Harry Pierpont, Pretty-Boy Arthur Floyd, Homer Van Meter, Oklahoma Jack...
The Terror Gang consisted of John Herbert Dillinger Jr. who was the leader, Baby-Face George Nelson, Russell Booby Clarke, Harry Pierpont, Pretty-Boy Arthur Floyd, Homer Van Meter, Oklahoma Jack...
Tommy Carroll (criminal)
Thomas Leonard "Tommy" Carroll (1901-June 7, 1934) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Thomas Leonard "Tommy" Carroll (1901-June 7, 1934) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Verne Sankey
Verne Sankey (1890-February 8, 1934) and Gordon Alcorn were a pair of Depression-era outlaws whose successful kidnappings of Haskell Bohn and Charles Boettcher II in 1932 made them two of the mo...
Verne Sankey (1890-February 8, 1934) and Gordon Alcorn were a pair of Depression-era outlaws whose successful kidnappings of Haskell Bohn and Charles Boettcher II in 1932 made them two of the mo...
Vernon C. Miller
Vernon C. Miller (August 25, 1896-November 29, 1933) was a freelance Prohibition gunman, bootlegger, bank robber and former sheriff in South Dakota who, as the only identified member of the Kans...
Vernon C. Miller (August 25, 1896-November 29, 1933) was a freelance Prohibition gunman, bootlegger, bank robber and former sheriff in South Dakota who, as the only identified member of the Kans...
Volney Davis
Volney Curley Davis (January 29, 1902 – July 20, 1979) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Volney Curley Davis (January 29, 1902 – July 20, 1979) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
W. D. Jones
William Daniel Jones was a member of the Barrow Gang, whose spree throughout the southern Midwest in the early years of the Great Depression became part of American criminal folklore.
William Daniel Jones was a member of the Barrow Gang, whose spree throughout the southern Midwest in the early years of the Great Depression became part of American criminal folklore.
Whittemore Gang
The Whittemore Gang was a group of bank robbers active in the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern United States during the mid 1920s.
The Whittemore Gang was a group of bank robbers active in the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern United States during the mid 1920s.
Wilbur Underhill, Jr.
Wilbur Underhill, Jr. (March 16, 1901 – January 6, 1934), often called "Mad Dog" or the "Tri-State Terror", was an American criminal, burglar, bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Wilbur Underhill, Jr. (March 16, 1901 – January 6, 1934), often called "Mad Dog" or the "Tri-State Terror", was an American criminal, burglar, bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
Wilhelm Loeser
Wilhelm Loeser was an American physician and pharmacist who provided medical care to underworld figures during the "Public enemy"-era of the 1930s.
Wilhelm Loeser was an American physician and pharmacist who provided medical care to underworld figures during the "Public enemy"-era of the 1930s.
William Miller (criminal)
William "Billy the Killer" Miller (1906 – April 16, 1931) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.
William "Billy the Killer" Miller (1906 – April 16, 1931) was an American bank robber and Depression-era outlaw.