About
New York criminal who became famous for his two-hour 1931 shootout with police, which followed a three-month crime spree.
Before Fame
His brother was killed by police when he was a teenager.
Trivia
His shootout with the New York police was witnessed by more than fifteen thousand onlookers.
Family Life
He was born to an unwed German woman who gave him up for adoption.
Associated With
He is referenced in the book How to Win Friends and Influence People, written by Dale Carnegie.
