John Dillinger

1903–1934 (age 31)

gangster/bank robber

Biography

John Dillinger rose from small-town origins in Indiana to become one of the most infamous figures of the Depression era, his daring bank robberies and notorious escapes stirring a mixture of fear and fascination across the nation.

His pursuit by law enforcement ended in 1934, and he was laid to rest at Crown Hill Cemetery, where visitors today reflect on the turbulent chapters of American history his life highlights.