Owney Madden

1891–1965 (age 74)

Gangster

Biography

Owney Madden was a prominent figure in organized crime during Prohibition and the early twentieth century. Born in 1891, he became known for his involvement in bootlegging and gambling operations, earning a place in the annals of American criminal history.

Madden's life and activities reflected the turbulent era of Prohibition and the rise of organized crime in America. His story remains part of the historical record of this complex period in American society, illustrating the underworld's influence during the early decades of the twentieth century.

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