Louis Buchalter
American mob boss with strong arm tactics
Born
1897
128 years ago
Died
March 4th, 1944
81 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Involved in organized crime, led the Lavender Hill Mob, a group implicated in racketeering and murder. Played a significant role in the operations of the National Crime Syndicate. Managed various illegal enterprises, including bootlegging and gambling in New York City. Captured in the 1930s, convicted of conspiracy to commit murder, and executed in 1944.
Led the Lavender Hill Mob
Convicted for conspiracy to commit murder
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