Planned Crime Kylie and Sabrina

Organized Crime: Americans' desire for alcohol under prohibition led to the rise of organized crime (Chicago's Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde) Arrest for prohibition violation: Increased by 102% Why people did this: Liquor no longer available People looked to gangs Bootlegging industry Government was weak Easy money The government was very weak at the time, so when people needed money they would resort to doing illegal things because it was easy to get away with. Fear played another large part in organized crime. Mobs were often released from punishments due to lack of evidence which meant they would be right back on the street again. Mobs were known for their violence and they were not afraid to use that violence to protect themselves. Citizens were scared to speak out if they saw a crime because they did not want to threaten their safety. Prohibition started the era of organized crime. People were used to drinking alcohol so when it was banned, it wasn’t seen as a bad thing even though it was illegal.

Bonnie and Clyde

May 23, 1934 Bonnie and Clyde captured Clyde suspected of numerous killings and wanted for murder, robbery, and state charges of kidnapping Murder of two police officers at Joplin, Missouri kidnap of a man and a woman in rural Louisiana Murdered a man at Hillsboro, Texas Committed robberies at Lufkin and Dallas, Texas Kidnaped a deputy at Carlsbad, New Mexico Murdered one sheriff and wounded another at Stringtown, Oklahoma Stole an automobile at Victoria, Texas Attempted to murder a deputy at Wharton, Texas; Committed murder and robbery at Abilene and Sherman, Texas Committed murder at Dallas, Texas Abducted a sheriff and the chief of police at Wellington, Texas Committed murder at Joplin and Columbia, Missouri Police tried numerous times to capture Bonnie and Clyde, but they kept escaping. Bonnie and Clyde shot at numerous police officers Before dawn on May 23, 1934: Police officers from Louisiana and Texas Texas Ranger Frank Hamer concealed themselves in bushes along the highway near Sailes, Louisiana. In the early daylight, Bonnie and Clyde appeared in an automobile the officers opened fire. Bonnie and Clyde were killed instantly “Clyde Barrow and his companion, Bonnie Parker, were shot to death by officers in an ambush near Sailes, Bienville Parish, Louisiana after one of the most colorful and spectacular manhunts the nation had seen up to that time”

May 23, 1934 Bonnie and Clyde captured Clyde suspected of numerous killings and wanted for murder, robbery, and state charges of kidnapping Murder of two police officers at Joplin, Missouri kidnap of a man and a woman in rural Louisiana Murdered a man at Hillsboro, Texas Committed robberies at Lufkin and Dallas, Texas Kidnaped a deputy at Carlsbad, New Mexico Murdered one sheriff and wounded another at Stringtown, Oklahoma Stole an automobile at Victoria, Texas Attempted to murder a deputy at Wharton, Texas; Committed murder and robbery at Abilene and Sherman, Texas Committed murder at Dallas, Texas Abducted a sheriff and the chief of police at Wellington, Texas Committed murder at Joplin and Columbia, Missouri Police tried numerous times to capture Bonnie and Clyde, but they kept escaping. Bonnie and Clyde shot at numerous police officers Before dawn on May 23, 1934: Police officers from Louisiana and Texas, Texas Ranger Frank Hamer concealed themselves in bushes along the highway near Sailes, Louisiana. In the early daylight, Bonnie and Clyde appeared in an automobile and when they attempted to drive away, the officers opened fire. Bonnie and Clyde were killed instantly Clyde Champion Barrow and his companion, Bonnie Parker, were shot to death by officers in an ambush near Sailes, Bienville Parish, Louisiana on, after one of the most colorful and spectacular manhunts the nation had seen up to that time

Detail of Event: Clyde suspected of numerous killings and wanted for murder, robbery, and state charges of kidnapping Murder of two police officers at Joplin, Missouri kidnap of a man and a woman in rural Louisiana Murdered a man at Hillsboro, Texas Committed robberies at Lufkin and Dallas, Texas Murdered one sheriff and wounded another at Stringtown, Oklahoma Kidnapped a deputy at Carlsbad, New Mexico Stole an automobile at Victoria, Texas Attempted to murder a deputy at Wharton, Texas; Committed murder and robbery at Abilene and Sherman, Texas Committed murder at Dallas, Texas Abducted a sheriff and the chief of police at Wellington, Texas Committed murder at Joplin and Columbia, Missouri

AL CAPONE Known throughout entire nation Alcatraz: only biggest crimes Notorious throughout entire nation Prison cell: very good at manipulating- always able to persuade his keepers and dictate his own privileges. -Cell carpeted and had a radio -expensive furnishes -convinced many guards to work for him -Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta

Al Capone Most famous American gangster Leader of the Chicago mafia Suspected of murder Amassed a personal fortune estimated at $100 million dollars Al Capone: Suspected murder of Joe Howard Joseph L. Howard was found lying in front of the cigar counter of "Hymie" Jacobs' saloon at 2300 Wabash avenue. Howard had been shot six times, four times in the face and twice in the right shoulder. Police immediately checked the Four Deuces (Capone's Chicago headquarters) and Capone’s home, with no success Suspected to have gotten into a fight with him after Howard called him a pimp Al Capone: Went into hiding for one month after murder Threatened witnesses to keep their mouths shut, or the mob would be after them. People joined the gangs in order to get money- lack of jobs and payment. Al Capone was the top of the organized crime pyramid. He ran many illegal businesses such as bootlegging, gambling, and prostitution rings. Capone moved to Chicago where he really made a name for himself under the wing of Johnny Torrio. The Four Deuces was a club where clients could drink, gamble, or visit prostitutes. Capone was a very flashy man, he wore colorful suits and a white fedora, he was not afraid to attract attention to himself. It has been said that Capone was generous and did try to help out people in desperate of money, but his generosity never got in the way of his violent side. Capone was able to bribe and negotiate his way through many of the situations he had gotten himself into, but there was one thing that he couldn’t talk his way out of. Because of his sneaky ways the government had a hard time proving the murders Capone was accused of. However, the government was able to take down Capone because he did not pay his taxes. William McSwiggin (attorney) continued the investigation earnestly for a few more months, but was never able to put together enough evidence to prove Capone's involvement.

Sacco and Vanzetti

Sacco and Vanzetti charged with murder Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti April 15, 1920 Sacco and Vanzetti charged with murder -Slater and Morrill Show Company in Braintree, Massachusetts -A paymaster and a payroll guard carrying a factory payroll of $15,776 were shot to death during a robbery -based on suspicion, officer Michael Stewart arrested two radicals -Charged them with robbery and murder -Evidence was weak, persecuted based on their immigrant background and political beliefs -no physical evidence -linked Sacco's gun to the double murder -1921 the pair was convicted -persecution played heavily on their anarchist beliefs and Italian background -1927 the two were electrocuted

Leopold and Loeb

Neither side won a clear victory. The youths pled guilty Leopold and Loeb May, 21 1924 Murder of a 14-year-old student “for the thrill of it” Kidnapped a student named Bobby Franks Murdered Bobby Franks .Dumped his body in a drainage ditch at Wolf Lake Tried to extract $10,000 in ransom from his parents Neither side won a clear victory. The youths pled guilty Needed to persuade the judge that they were mentally ill Regardless, the youths were sentenced to life in prison Loeb ended up being stabbed to death in January of 1936. Leopold made it to February, 1958. He then moved to Puerto Rico and got married.