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Kelly was an American gangster during the Prohibition era. His nickname came from his favorite weapon, a Thompson submachine gun. His most famous crime was the kidnapping of oil tycoon and businessman Charles Urschel in July 1933, for which he and his gang earned $200,000 ransom. [1] [2] John Allen Kendrick: 1897–1960
The three year gang war between the Philadelphia crime family and the rival Lanzetti Brothers ends after the death of leader William Lanzetti. The remaining Lanzetti gang members leave the city soon after. Chicago Outfit member Salvatore "Sam," "Mooney" Giancana is sentenced to three-years imprisonment.
4 Great Depression and World War II (1933–1945) 5 Post-World War II (1945–1970) 6 Late 20th century ... List of criminal enterprises, gangs and syndicates;
1910–1928 – Salvatore "Toto" D'Aquila – took over the Brooklyn Camorra in 1916 and merged with Al Mineo's gang forming the largest family in New York. He was killed on orders of boss Joe Masseria in 1928. [72] 1928–1930 – Manfredi "Alfred" Mineo – killed in Castellammarese War in 1930.
1930s New York labor racketeer and drug trafficker involved in a major heroin operation with Jack Lvovsky and Yasha Katzenberg during the early 1930s. Later testified against Lepke Buchalter at his trial. [1] [4] Abe Landau: No image available: 1898–1935 1920s–1930s Lieutenant of New York mobster Dutch Schultz. [1] [2] [4] [8] [9] Meyer ...
A number of Old West gangs left a lasting impression on American history. While rare, ... Bermuda Gang (1863–1930) [citation needed] Bummers Gang (1855–1860) [2]
This list includes gangsters and organized crime figures by area of operation/sphere of influence. Some names may be listed in more than one city. ... (1930–2007 ...
John Herbert Dillinger (/ ˈ d ɪ l ɪ n dʒ ər /; [1] June 22, 1903 – July 22, 1934) was an American gangster during the Great Depression. He commanded the Dillinger Gang, which was accused of robbing twenty-four banks and four police stations. Dillinger was imprisoned several times and escaped twice.