Here's a macro view, from James A. Johnston, written in 1949: Because local peace officers were handicapped and limited in jurisdiction, the professional...
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rickmattix
Jul 2, 2008 7:31 pm
Just received following announcement from Art Bilek re his new book. Rick Mattix Hi, I am proud to announce that this week Cumberland House has published my...
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W. D. Smith
tennessee_wo...
Jul 3, 2008 12:30 am
Finally got a chance to check out some of the links on On The Spot's website, and I'm really impressed with Pam Tippet's site, and the info about the Kissing...
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Bill Helmer
helmer_bill
Jul 3, 2008 4:00 am
So many are glued to the FBI's newly-released file on the Kansas City Massacre, would y'all please keep an eye out for any references to Cicero car salesman...
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barryinbk
Jul 3, 2008 4:41 pm
Hi, Would anyone have info on Helen Gillis after she was released from jail? Thanks, Barry...
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motortrikemama
Jul 4, 2008 12:38 am
... Spot's website, and I'm really impressed with Pam Tippet's site, and the info about the Kissing Bandit! I have just now been informed also that I have...
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Sandy Jones
sandyjones_c...
Jul 4, 2008 1:05 am
It was a 1934 Pontiac, in my humble opinion. Interesting, Joe Palmer had one like that too. Had a Barrow family picture of Joe & Clyde with the car. Marie had...
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lgillis45
Jul 6, 2008 6:46 pm
Thursday I bought a Winchester 10 .401, my first 'Gangster Gun' (Johnny had at least one). I paid only 600. for it with 2 mags and a box of ammo (4 brass, 16...
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Horace Naismith
johndillinge...
Jul 8, 2008 1:17 am
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - SUMMER 2008 ADDITIONAL INFO FROM RICHARD T. CROWE @ 708-499-0300 74TH ANNIVERSARY -- 1934-2008 SHOOTING OF JOHN DILLINGER SPECIAL...
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rickmattix
Jul 10, 2008 9:20 pm
As a dog lover, I couldn't pass this up. Rick Mattix FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2008 MEDIA CONTACTS: Brotman•Winter•Fried Communications (703)...
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rickmattix
Jul 10, 2008 9:43 pm
Dedication of granite roadside markers commemorating both the old Dexfield Park and the 1933 capture of Buck and Blanche Barrow is scheduled for Thurs. July 24...
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Pat Downey
pdowney560
Jul 10, 2008 11:08 pm
Just stopped in Dexter last week. The drug store is closed and the museum is open on Saturdays only. I was there on a friday, stopped in the library and they...
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rickmattix
Jul 11, 2008 12:36 am
Hi Pat, Also worthwhile to take the Stuart exit. 'Nother little town about four miles west of Dexter with its own B&C connection. The old First National Bank...
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Pat Downey
pdowney560
Jul 11, 2008 12:48 am
Thanks Rick, gonna tuck that away for the next trip. ... From: rickmattix <mdog_921@...> Subject: [gangsterologists] Re: Dexfield Park Markers Dedication...
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archive@...
Jul 11, 2008 2:19 pm
And of course, about 15 years after B&C etc. Stuart was a stopover point a couple of times for Jack Kerouac; his first trip west he was hitchhiking with a...
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rickmattix
Jul 11, 2008 3:13 pm
Stuart used to have a beautiful old cathedral that some elderly fag torched a few years back as some kind of deluded "gay rights" protest. Completely...
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rickmattix
Jul 12, 2008 5:16 pm
The Maddog Seal of Approval is hereby awarded to these fine recently released volumes: THE JEWS OF SING SING: GOTHAM GANGSTERS AND GONUVIM by Ron Arons; THE...
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Gangsterologists
capo_1947
Jul 12, 2008 7:25 pm
You're always right on the money Rick when it comes to books. The Bad seeds book is great! Bilek's book on Colosimo is pretty damn good also. I'm currently...
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rickmattix
Jul 12, 2008 7:50 pm
So, has anybody gotten the new OTS yet? We're curious about reader reaction to the new stapled format, etc.? And before anyone asks, "No, it's NOT gonna be all...
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Sandy Jones
sandyjones_c...
Jul 12, 2008 8:13 pm
Got it yesterday, like the new format a lot- I'd like to see a " Likker & Guns " article. Where is Helmer when we need him. Sandy ... From:...
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Brian James Beerman
bjbeerman1974
Jul 12, 2008 11:32 pm
I like the new stapled format a lot. ... from...
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rickmattix
Jul 13, 2008 8:22 am
Helmer's coming up in next issue. With a real fun piece. Rick Mattix...
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Sandy Jones
sandyjones_c...
Jul 13, 2008 3:21 pm
Hey Rick, thanks for the updated on Bill Helmer- Last I heard, he was in Boreno suffering with a bout of Ed Zachery Disease, so this is wonderful news- Sandy...
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wsidejack
Jul 13, 2008 7:08 pm
If any one has any original (not copies) mug shots of organized crime figures, especially related to Chicago, I collect in that area and would be interested in...
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gsferg123
Jul 13, 2008 7:12 pm
Rick: For what its worth, new staple format of the journal is great. I'm suprised you didn't do it before now. By the way, I agree about "Bad Seeds." Great...
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Pat Downey
pdowney560
Jul 14, 2008 12:21 am
Thank you folks for your kind words regarding Bad Seeds. It is very gratifying to hear that you like it...or should I say to read that you like it. Either...
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rickmattix
Jul 14, 2008 4:58 pm
The praise is well deserved, Pat. I like it better than Gangster City. The Big Apple certainly had an interesting variety of freelance miscreants! Rick Mattix ...
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rickmattix
Jul 14, 2008 6:05 pm
For the Mafia buffs here, the Crime Board at Rick Porrello's AmericanMafia.com is up and running again. It was plagued for awhile by spam crapola and other...
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everh@...
ohtrophyhunted
Jul 14, 2008 6:21 pm
hi for anyone interested in the manson family susan atkins has brain cancer and has weeks/months to live. she has been in a hospital since march of this year....
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rickmattix
Jul 14, 2008 9:01 pm
Susan Atkins deserves no compassion as far as I'm concerned. The bitch can croak in stir for all I care. The state should've killed the whole bunch years go. ...
