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Pierpont was a Prohibition-era gangster, and friend and mentor to John Dillinger. [2] [10] Adam "Eddie" Richetti: 1909–1938 Richetti was an American criminal and Depression-era bank robber. He was associated with Aussie Elliott and later Pretty Boy Floyd in the early 1930s, and both Floyd and he were later implicated in the Kansas City massacre.
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.
Gang leader and labor racketeer allied with Philip Paul during the first "Labor Slugger War". [1] Porkie Flaherty: Gang leader and labor racketeer active in the Lower East Side. He was one of several men allied with Philip Paul during the first "Labor Slugger War". [1] Jimmy Haggerty: d. 1871 Philadelphia gang leader and bank robber.
It is unclear how long the gang operated. The earliest mention of the gang in newspapers dates to 1873, but police records from London indicate that female shoplifters had been active in the area since the late 18th century. [1] The original gang members wore women's clothing which was modified to include hidden pockets.
This list is arranged alphabetically by last name, ... (1867–1930), assassinated; ... Gangster Kings of Crime Archived 2011-11-19 at the Wayback Machine ...
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. Some names may be listed in more than one city. This list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items .
It includes gangsters that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Pages in category "American female gangsters" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total.
The Barker–Karpis Gang was one of the longest-lived criminal gangs during the Depression Era, spanning from 1931 to 1935. The gang was founded by Fred Barker and Alvin Karpis, and later joined by Fred's brother Arthur "Doc" Barker. Along with the three core members, the gang's network spanned up to 25 members at one point.