Dil·lin·ger  (d ĭl ĭn-j ər), John 1903-1934.
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American gangster who was intensively pursued by law enforcement for his role in a string of bank robberies and at least three murders. He died in a gun battle with FBI agents in front of the Biograph Theater in Chicago.  (click for a larger image) John Dillingerphotographed c. 1933 |
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