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Polly Hamilton (common law relationship), John Herbert Dillinger ( / ˈdɪlɪndʒər /; 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.
- Early Life. John Herbert Dillinger was born June 22, 1903, in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a child he went by “Johnnie.” As an adult he was known as “Jackrabbit” for his graceful moves and quick getaways from the police.
- Early Crimes and Conviction. Matters reached a head on July 21, 1923, when Dillinger stole a car to impress a girl on a date. He was later found by a police officer roaming aimlessly through Indianapolis streets.
- Imprisonment and Jailbreak. Dillinger was sent to the Indiana State Reformatory in Pendleton, where he played on the prison baseball team and worked in the shirt factory as a seamster.
- The Dillinger Gang. After the bold prison escape, the killing of Sarber, the bank robberies, and the attack on the police arsenal, the Pierpont Gang was gaining substantial notoriety.
Jun 2, 2023 · Though the FBI claimed that the gangster said nothing, it’s been rumored that John Dillinger’s last words were actually, “You got me.”
- Austin Harvey
Learn about the life and crimes of John Dillinger, a notorious and vicious gangster who terrorized the Midwest in the 1930s. Find out how he was killed by FBI agents in Chicago in 1934, and what his last words were.
May 20, 2020 · While it's been rumored that Dillinger's last words were, "You got me," the FBI actually reported that he had no last words. In Public Enemies, Dillinger's last words were "Bye...
- temi.adebowale@hearst.com
Jul 13, 2019 · Learn about the notorious criminal who became a celebrity in the 1930s, from his childhood troubles to his death by police. Find out his last words, his gang members, his crimes, and his legacy.
Jul 22, 2008 · One of the most famous cases in our 100-year history celebrates an anniversary today: On July 22, 1934, the gangster John Dillinger was killed in Chicago, moments after leaving the Biograph...
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