Louis Alterie

1886–1935 (age 49)

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Biography

Louis Alterie emerged as a central figure of the Prohibition era, navigating the turbulent world of organized crime with a sharp wit and a reputation for daring that made him one of the more infamous names of his day.

Though his life was cut short in 1935, his story remains entwined with the transforming cityscapes and social upheavals of early 20th-century America, and he is remembered alongside many others at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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