Most wanted mobsters
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Frank McErlane
Frank McErlane (1894–1932) was a Prohibition-era Irish-American organized crime figure. He led the Saltis-McErlane Gang, allied with Rusyn American gangster Joseph Saltis and the Johnny Torrio-Al Capone led Chicago Outfit, against rival Irish-American bootleggers, the Southside O'Donnell Gang. He is credited with introducing the Thompson submachine gun to Chicago's underworld. The Illinois Crime Survey called him "the most brutal gunman who ever pulled a trigger in Chicago."[2]
Biography
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Frank McErlane was first arrested in 1911, aged 17, and sent to Pontiac Prison in June 1913 for involvement in a car theft ring. Released on parole in March 1916, he was arrested eight months later as an accessory in the murder of Oak Park police officer Herman J. Malow, Jr.[3] Sent to Joliet Prison for one year, he attempted to escape but was caught and spent another two years in prison.
Shortly after the start of Prohibition, McErlane began running a gang with partner Joseph "Polack Joe" Saltis, operating in the "Ba
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The Most Evil Mobsters in History
This reads more like a rehash of other books. Kind of like the "cliff's notes" version of better books on the topics. Some data is based on other author's improbable opinions, while other pieces of data are out of date with modern discoveries and information.
Overall this book could be good for a term paper on a series of organized crime leaders through the years. As for provocative thought, new opinions, or deep facts and information, this is the wrong source.
Low 3 stars.
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The most evil mobsters in history
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