John Dillinger was an infamous American gangster and bank robber who operated in the Midwest during the early 1930s. He was one of the most notorious criminals of the time, and his exploits were heavily covered by the media. He was known for his daring escapes from police custody, and his
John Herbert Dillinger was an American gangster during the Great Depression. He commanded the Dillinger Gang, which was accused of robbing twenty-four banks and four police stations. Dillinger was imprisoned several times and escaped twice. He was charged with but not convicted of the murder of East Chicago, Indiana, police officer William O'Malley, who shot Dillinger in his bulletproof vest during a shootout; it was the only time Dillinger was charged with homicide.