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John Dillinger

Bank robbery in United States history

1903 — 1934Resting place not yet verified
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THE STORY OF A LIFE

A story that lives on.

John Dillinger was born in Indianapolis on 22 June 1903. The FBI’s historical account records his group’s bank robberies and violence during 1933–1934, with ten men killed and seven wounded.

He died after being shot by FBI agents in Chicago on 22 July 1934. The FBI identifies Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis as his burial place. No map pin is shown because this catalogue has not verified the grave’s coordinates.

Milestones of a life

  1. 1903

    Birth

    He was born in Indianapolis on 22 June.

  2. 1933–1934

    Robberies and casualties

    The FBI records people killed and wounded during the group’s activities.

  3. 1934

    Death

    He died in Chicago on 22 July.

Sources behind this story

FBI · John Dillinger historical case

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