Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Ten Famous Depression-Era Bank Robbers-- Part 1

Of course, with the Word Ten in the Title, it must be Listverse.  From August 1, 2011.  For pictures and more info, go to the site.

10.  JOHN "RED" HAMILTON--  With Dillinger gang.  Died of wounds April 23, 1934.

9.  VOLNEY DAVIS--  He and Edna "Rabbit" Murray robbed banks in the 1930s.  Captured and spent most of life in Alcatraz.

8.  "SLICK" WILLIE SUTTON--  Never carried a loaded gun or killed anyone.  Nicknamed for his many disguises.  Escaped from prison many times but still spent most of adult life in jail.

7.  HOMER VAN METER--  In the John Dillinger gang and had reputation for shooting people.  At age 27, ambushed August 23, 1934 and shot dozens of times and had several fingers blown off.

6.  "PRETTY BOY" FLOYD--  Shot and killed.

Five More, Next.  --Cooter


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