He was state witness in the kidnapping of Dr Isaac Kelley and had named Angelo Rosegrant, Bart Davis and Felix McDonald as the other kidnappers. Cervantes appointed attorney Morris Shenker chairman of the city's new Commission on Crime and Law Enforcement. 11 march 1921 one of his gunmen fired at Greenberg while he was standing with a group of men and Greenberg was wounded and political lobbyist and attorney John P Sweeney was severely wounded and died later. Would also have to do with the Valmeyer shooting. EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill.. - The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Steven D. Weinhoeft, announced today that seven alleged members of the violent Gangster Disciples gang, including top national and state leaders, have been charged in a federal indictment accusing them of a years-long interstate racketeering conspiracy involving multiple murders, drug trafficking, and other crimes. Sam Palazzolo and Don Bommarito whisky still found (police protected) a huge whisky still operated on a farm owned by Sheriff Louis Donze (of Ste. St Louis mayor Cervantes In December 1964, two days before Cervantes announced his candidacy for mayor, he met with Tony Sansone and Syrian mob leader Jimmy Michaels at a business incorporated by Morris Shenker. They found four St. Louis Italians and Bedford Perkins, 22 years old, son of Dr. B. G. Perkins of Weingarten, operating the still. Joseph Tatman 21 January 1934 was a sub machine gun used in the Valmeyer (Illinois) killing found in a car in which ex convict Joseph Tatman was riding. Vitale Jr. was followed up by Matthew Trupiano. In the 1950s, the Mafia in St. Louis had little power. Three months later, after Cervantes had won the primary, Sansone, Michaels and Giordano met at the same place. His brother Angelo Bonvissuto was 1 September 1920 shot and killed. St Louis boss John Vitale Jr. becomes FBI informer In October 1980 John J Vitale was stopped and searched by the FBI and they find 36000 dollars and he becomes an informant. See more ideas about louis, gangster, organized crime. As a dealer in stolen bonds, he had learned through his connections that on a given date an armored car carrying over $2 million in negotiable bonds and cash would be traveling between various businesses in downtown St. Louis. From St. Louis City, between Natural Bridge and Delmar, to St. Louis County, hoods south of Interstate 70 and west of Kienlen Avenue, all can be considered as the West Side. Missouri State senator Thomas snake Kinney In November 1904 was Tom Kinney elected to the Missouri state senate. St Louis boss Vito Giannola In the night of 14 September 1925 John Gray and his wife Catherine get killed. St Louis mayor Dickman Democratic mayor Bernard F. Dickman served from 18 April 1933 till 15 April 1941. Willie Russo brother in law Tony Aiello. One of his killers was believed to be Wingy Cox. He was spoken free, Cuckoo gangster Crato Gentry 7 january 1919 were Cuckoo gangster Crato Gentry and John HonusRawie for burglary. St Louis gang leader Egan murders Harry Dunn 19 September 1916 was Harry cherries Dunn killed by Willie Egan and 4 others under whom the shooters Walter Costello and Frank Gutter Newman. St Louis, Teamster Local 862 In 1986 Trupiano and Frank Parrino get arrested (he is the brother of Teamster local 862 official Anthony M Parrino). St Louis Klan leader Glenn Young Young led raids against saloons, bars, still and breweries on 7 January 1924, St Louis Klan leader Glenn Young Young led raids against saloons, bars, still and breweries on 20 January 1924. St Louis boss Vito Giannola James T Licavoli aka Jack White aka Blackie was born in 1904 he was the cousin of Pete and Thomas Licavoli and Leo "lips" Moceri. st louis Police board commissioner (McDonough) st louis police chief Joseph Gerk st louis prohibition chief (James Dillon). While in prison, Gruender met and befriended Elmer "Dutch" Dowling and Isidore Londe, lieutenants of East St. Louis mob boss Frank "Buster" Wortman. The late Frank Cotton Eppelsheimer and Drewers pal Joseph Burnett were named as his killers. A History of St. Louis Gangsters: A Chronology of Mob Activity on Both Sides of the River Ranging from the Egan Rats to the Last Mob Leader on Record. John puggy Dunn killed 8 June 1917 triggerman Frank Gutte Newman. Steve George and Harvey Dungey then carried the body to a house and Birger lit the place, Joe Chesnas hanged 17 June 1927 was Joe Chesnas hanged for the murder of William Unsell, Charlie Birger hanged In June 1927 Charlie Birger was arrested for ordering the murder of Joe Adams (34) the mayor of West City and was hanged 19 April 1928. From the hearings on Organized crime in sports (racing) 1973. Berne, representing the East Side, controlled Local 42. Charleston: The History Press, 2010. The six African-Americans on the seventy-man force were all plainclothesmen, since it was believed that the very sight of blacks in police uniforms would outrage white East . The Leisure family suspects Jimmy Michaels, Wortman dies 3 August 1968 died St Louis gangster Frank Buster Wortman. By Cara Anthony December 23, 2022 Larita Rice-Barnes (left), Terra Jenkins (center), and April Roby-Bell work behind the scenes in East St. Louis, Illinois, and its surrounding communities to. St Louis In 1925 Cuckoo gang member Tommy Hayes gets free and is Hogan member Humbert Costello in prison. St Louis: Cuckoo gang This was followed by Joseph "Mule head" Simon, Jimmy Michaels and Ben "Melon head" Bommarito's arrest for armed robberies. Manzella probably first worked for Agrusa but then joined Zito. Anthony Lopiparo Sr (46) dies In June 1960 died Anthony Lopiparo Sr (46). African-American Archives Bikers cartel Case Files Chicago Detroit Documentary Drug Gangs East Coast Exclusive Featured International Interview Mafia Mafia . FRANK BUSTER WORTMAN in December 1963 Frank Wortman his man Michaels, Giordano and KC mobster Max Jaben were arrested. He obtained leniency for testifying against his former comrades in the robbery trials. Bernie Shelton killed Bernie Shelton (son of Ben Shelton and Agnes and brother of Carl Shelton) was killed 26 July 1948 outside his tavern near Peoria. Williams County Chief of police George Galligan 8 February 1924 was deputy sheriff John Layman shot and wounded, Ku Klux Klan man Caesar Cagle killed 8 February 1924 was as revenge policeman Caesar Cagle (prominent Ku Klux Klan member) shot and killed, Herrin (Williamson County??) In 1922 Fresina was also charged with the murder of Joe Bucceri who dying accused Fresina of his murder. Never seen before look inside the streets of the St Louis hoods with a full breakdown through a St Louis gangs map. The brothers worked for the boss Dominick Giambrone, St Louis Black hand leader Frank Sicola Sicola was a suspect in the 12 October 1921 Wash Street drive by shooting that killed Michael Adragna (23) and Joseph Giammanco (9). St Louis boss Dominick Giambrone (born 28 February 1876) Dominick Giambrone becomes the boss in 1917 and started a saloon at 826 Biddle Street. St Louis Republican mayor Frederick Kreismann served from 20 april 1909 till 15 april 1913. Wyncil Urban killed 16 March 1945 was the body of Wyncil Urban found. St Louis based brothers Shelton Ben Shelton and his wife Agnes had as sons Carl Ray Shelton (killed 23 October 1947), Bernie Shelton (killed 26 July 1948) Roy Shelton (killed 7 June 1950) and Earl Shelton. The Cuckoos were headed by the three Tipton bothers, Herman, Ray and Roy. St Louis: Hogan Gang at war with Egan's rats In March 1923 the rats tried to ambush Edward Hogan and Humbert Costello as they were driving, the shooters Elmer Runge and Isadore Londe were arrested but Hogan refuses to identify them. A large stock of new empty cans and other items necessary to whisky manufacture had been stored in the barn. The Gangster Report . Phayer had been a suspect in the failed ambush at gambling char Clyde Garrison two days before in which Garrisons wife had been killed and Garrison wounded. The war came to an end on July 29, 1928 after St. Louis police escorted the surviving Russo brothers - William, Thomas, and Lawrence - to the Union Station so they could get out of town alive. St Louis greenies (green ones) boss Frank Agrusa. Singer Harry Belafonte leaves the East St. Louis School District headquarters August 29, 2000 in East St. Louis , IL after addressing teachers and. When herman Tipton refused to leave, Shelton convinced Hayes to split from the gang and fight Tipton. In fact . Suspect was Art Newman. St Louis mafia boss Damiano Capuano The first boss was fruit wholesaler Damiano Capuano, St Louis Mafioso Pasquale Santino (born 12 September 1886 in Siculiana) Pasquale Santino married Maria Mary Capuano a daughter of the fruit wholesaler Damiano Capuano, St Louis Mafioso Pasquale Santino (born 12 September 1886 in Siculiana) Santino worked with Giuseppe Lopiparo and the brothers Antonio Fasulo, Vito Fasulo and Michele Fasulo (who all were from Villafranca Siculo, Agrigento), Viviano family The brothers Giovanni Viviano, Giuseppe Viviano, Pietro Viviano, Salvatore Viviano and Vito Viviano assisted by their cousins Gaetano Viviano, Pietro Viviano, Salvatore Viviano and Vito Viviano founded their own pasta manufacturing cooperation at Biddle Street, Viviano family 2 August 1909 were Tommaso Viviano (5) and his cousin Grace Viviano (2) kidnapped by family friend Salvatore Sam Turrisi. Carl Shelton and Tommie Hayes were questioned and it was believed the shooter was Bernie Shelton, Dewey Goebel 10 February 1931 were shot and killed William Goebel (brother killed Dewey Goebel) and the shoplifters Mrs. Bessie Lyman and Mrs. Dorothy Evans. St Louis Klan leader Glenn Young dies 24 January 1925 deputy sheriff Ora Thomas walked into a cigar store where he saw Ku Klux Klan leader Glenn Young with his friends Omer Warren and Edward B. Forbes in the shootout all 4 died. Molasky was also a chief stockholder in this operation. The prohibition agents pointed out that these cars were equipped to carry whisky as well as egg cases. ISBN 978-1-59629-905-4; Auble, John. Peabody-Darst-Webbe. St Louis mayor Mayor Henry Kiel served till 21 April 1925. A cavalcade of at least four touring cars full of gunmen slowly drove past the Hogan residence and poured a fusillade into the house. St Louis Laborers Local 42 Around 1965 Louis D Shoulders jr, George "Stormy" Harvill and William Sanders took over control in Laborers Local 42. Gangsters Inc. recommends: Gangs of St. Louis: Men of Respect by Daniel Waugh. In our last video, we visited St Louis, Missouri, and right now, we're going to cross over Show more Show more Shop the Nick. Gang wars were fought in the streets of the Patch between the Eagan and the Hogan gangs. St Louis Egans Rats member Ray Renard (later witness) Ray Renard, the gangs wheelman, fled the city to avoid prosecution for robbery. The wire service, which once was owned by Moses Annenberg and James Ragen, effectively ended up in the hands of the Capone syndicate in the late 1940s, with muscle provided by East St. Louis gang boss Frank "Buster" Wortman. By April 1925, Stapleton had had enough of Candlish's performance and secretly deputized 125 members of the local American Legion to carry out a series of raids. Candlish was fired along with twelve other Klan affiliated policemen. From St. Louis City, between Natural Bridge and Delmar, to St. Louis County, hoods south of Interstate 70 and west of Kienlen Avenue, all can be considered as the West Side. The Italians gave their names and addresses as follows: Don Bommarito, 22, of 1619 North Sixteenth Street; Andrew Garsano, 20, of 1401 Blair Avenue; Angela Patrillo, 45, of 1219 Pendleton Avenue, and Sam Palazzolo, 42 of 1229 Walton Avenue. St Louis In 1915 settle Vito and Giovanni Vitale with their friend Alphonse Palizzola in St Louis and start there the so called Green Ones gang which was led by Vito Gianolla. Extortion from bootleggers and other gangs, robbery, kidnapping and murder for fun and profit were Cuckoo specialties." Carl Shelton and Earl Shelton (POLICE) Congress member Annunzio and Gianacan son in law Tisci In 1965 Tisci resigns as righthand of congres member Annunzio and was 7 weeks later in St Louis with John D'Arco arrested during an underworld meeting. Egans Rats Tommy Hayes, Pete Licavoli, and Frank Wortman, began to associate with the Cuckoos, Italians, and East siders respectively and drifted away from Colbeck. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. Wortman was the dominant gangster in St. Louis from the early 1940s through the early 1960s. 11 September his men retaliate by wounding Jimmy's grandson Charles John Michaels. Before the West Side neighborhoods became predominantly black, Taylor Boulevard was the racial dividing line with neighborhoods like the Ville and Finney Avenue being the only areas for black families to live. 2002. Downtown once included Carr Square, Cochran, Blumeyer, Pruitt-Igoe, George Vaughn, Laclede Town, and years later the Ofallon Place apartments. In their apartment was a big drug stash found worth 1,5 million on the streets. Although their names (the Green Ones, the Pillow Gang, the Russo Gang, Egan s Rats, the Hogan Gang, the Cuckoo Gang and the Shelton Gang) are . Genevieve County, Mo) his father's estate at Weingarten, Mo., twelve miles from Ste. St Louis: Charles A Lindbergh In 1927 a group of St Louis business people financed Charles A Lindbergh to fly nonstop from NY to Paris in his plane the "Spirit of St Louis". The Egan's Rats loudly proclaimed, even in the newspapers, that they would kill the Yellow Kid. former St Louis boss Dominic Giambrioni killed In 1934 boss Dominic Giambrioni returns and was killed. Colbeck Colbeck was not only a gangster, but he was also a politician. ISBN 097-1340-900; Bureau of Narcotics. Harrys other killer Walter Costello was shot and killed a month later by police. East St. Louis, Illinois, sits just across the Mississippi River from the city of St. Louis, Missouri. This is one of the most dangerous regions in the United States. On the train ride back to St. Louis, Renard was accompanied by Harry Brundidge who managed to elicit a confession from Renard. 16 October the cuckoos murder Kustandy Ajilouny a supporter of the green ones as killer was identified Alphonse Palazzola. Scheduled for completion in the fall of 2003, it will be shared by East St. Louis Community College, Southern Illinois University and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Youngs relationship to Vito Giannola remains unclear. Club Royal owned by Tom Barry and ex St Clair County sheriff Henry Siekmann had become the headquarters of Wortman, Steve Ryan, Chippy Robinson and Blackie Armes. Irish immigrants had been settling in St. Louis since the early 1800's, the city held its first St. Patrick's Day in 1820. FRANK BUSTER WORTMAN In 1964 was Wortman associate Lewis Buddy Ennis (39) shot and killed in his car, In 1964 was Richard Leisure (brother of David and cousin of Paul and Anthony) killed in a tavern. St Louis, Local 110 In June 1992 the members of Local 110 throw Trupiano out of his office and he got 2 years for other things. St Louis 7 December 1943 were Harley Grizzell and Norman Farr shot and killed. Suspects of the attack are the Shelton brothers. On April 7, 1909 Sam Young and another accomplice confronted the Yellow Kid in a wagon corral, only to be shot to death. Bernie Shelton 2 February 1931 were found the killed East St Louis pawnshop owner David Hoffman, Joseph Carroll (former policeman and an incorporator with Bernie Shelton of the Red Top Taxicab Co of St Louis) and Theodore Kamanski. Today, the murder rate in East St. Louis is 17 times higher than the national average, but financial problems have forced huge cuts to the police budget. St Louis gang leader Charles Spicuzza. These were the men found by the Grand Jury to be the leaders in the riots. Hogan escaped unharmed, but William McGee, a member of the state legislature was critically wounded. They were divided equally among the three underworld factions. Springfield invasion by St Louis capo Frank Agrusa St Louis capo Frank Agrusa invaded Springfield in the early 30ties and there were at least 5 murders and a car bombing, Springfield 28 December 1931 was gambler Charles Dawson (originally from St Louis) shot and killed in Springfield which had been invaded by Vito Impastato and Frank Agruso. Police in the city admit that they are outgunned and outmanned, but there is not . There were, however, five major players in the St. Louis liquor wars at the time: Egan's Rats, the Hogan Gang, the Pillow Gang, the Cuckoos and the Green Ones. The Ville is historic black community of St Louis, a hood of St Louis that is large enough to have sections located on both the North Side and the West Side. Joe Buselaki killed 3 march 1924 was Joe Buselaki killed after he had run afoul with Giannola. His arrest was followed by the arrest of Frank Agrusa, Joseph Vitale, Michael and Frank Russo (cousins of Willie Russo), Leo Palmisano (from Kansas City), James Palmisano (from Kansas City) and Frank Palmisano (from Kansas City), Richard Victorino (from Kansas City), Carl Orlamdo (from Kansas City) and Samuel Calatrino (from Kansas City), Cuckoo gangster Peter McTigue and William Boody killed 2 October 1930 were Cuckoo gangster Peter McTigue and William Boody (former business agent of the East St Louis plumbers union which was associated with the Cuckoo gangsters) shot and killed while wounded were Sam Therina and Joe Moceri. Egans Rats member Eddie Linham killed David "Chippy" Robinson and Eddie Linham were vying for the position of the gangs premier gunman. Puparo has put together a comprehensive text of all the information available on St. Louis gangland, describing wars, hits, murders, and alliances that occurred in the city from the 1900s up until now. Informants told the raiders that Sheriff Donze (who is administrator of his father's estate), had made frequent trips to the farm recently, driving in an automobile and sometimes in a truck. St Louis Egans rats members the brothers Harry and John Dunn 21 August 1916 Harry Dunn and his friend Eddie Schoenborn shot and killed semi pro boxer Harry Romani who worked for Egan. St Louis mafia boss Giordano (67) dies Giordano (67) dies 29 August 1980 and was followed up by acting boss John Vitale. You need to be a member of Gangsters Inc. - www.gangstersinc.org to add comments! Unfortunately, I was a soldier in San Pedro Sula, Honduras (number 2) and San Salvador, El Salvador (number. The following page presents statistics and interpretations on the activity of gangs in East St. Louis in Illinois, including information relating to overall numbers, per capita numbers, approximate gang membership, locations, and any correlations between gang activity and the demographic and socio-economic environment of East St. Louis, Illinois. Seven alleged members of the violent Gangster Disciples Gang were arrested Monday, including top national and state leaders operating out of East St. Louis. The median household annual income is less than $20,000. Eagle Park Resort?? St Louis 3 may 1965 dies Ryan of the Egan's rats. In the resulting investigation police raided the resort of Dale Stamper (now an ally of Frank Buster Wortman). Hayes In February 1931 Hayes led an attack on a house in which 3 Shelton men were killed. David "Chippy" Robinson, Eddie Linham, and James "Sticky" Hennessey were bad Egan Rats leaders and the liquor interests of the Egan Gang were usurped by the Italian crime boss, Vito Giannola. Young Perkins admitted to prohibition agents yesterday that he had been hired as "lookout" for the whisky plant. Kinney married Tom Egans sister Catherine and they got as a daughter Florence Kinney. But it was St. Louis' three Laborers' Union locals that were most lucrative for the mob and it was Giordano who oversaw them. According to Security.org, which analyzed 2019 FBI crime data, East St. Louis ranked in the top spot for the highest per-capita murder for American cities with a population of over 10,000 residents. St Louis mafia boss The boss became Anthony M Parrino, underboss is Joseph Cammarata who ran the north side. In 1956 Giordano gets 4 years in prison. This did not sit well with any of the established underworld groups operating on the Eastside. St Louis based KC faction boss Thomas Buffa, Mario Mike Oldani 24 June 1931 was Mario Mike Oldani shot and wounded in his car, Killer Peter Stevens 1 July 1931 was Eddie Menken shot by Peter Stevens and died 3 hours later. Like some of the other gangs, it originated in the Western Missouri Correctional Center. // ]]>, Report an Issue | Additional Info. It was written that Armes, Wortman, Ryan , Robinson and Frank Cotton Eppelsheimer were muscling into southern Illinois gambling activity. Shelton man Joel Nyberg shot and killed in Peoria (Illinois) 20 September 1946 was Shelton man Joel Nyberg shot and killed in Peoria (Illinois), Shelton slot machine associate Philip Stumpf shot and killed in Peoria (Illinois) 25 October 1946 was Shelton slot machine associate Philip Stumpf shot and killed in Peoria (Illinois). Wounded was Raymond Reask. St Louis gang leaders the Russo brothers defeated Tommy Hayes murders 25 July 1928 Vincent James Russo and Giannolas top killer Michael Mike the chink Longo. Santino was against the hit on Tony Russo and V Spicuzza and this caused Giannola to turn on him. St Louis boss Vito Giannola 22 September 1926 the Giannola faction also murder Joseph Consiglio in his car and he worked for Santino. Caudera was blindfolded, shot 6 times, and his body was found in the trunk of his Cadillac on a south St Louis street on 2 October 1971 he had disappeared since 30 September 1971 when he left his home. ST LOUIS BASED SHELTON BROTHERS WAR WITH KKK IN HERRIN, KKK Imperial Wizard William Joseph Simmons Colonel William Joseph Simmons reestablished the KKK in 1915 in Georgia as a money making franchise and he became the Klans Imperial Wizard, Herrin (Williamson County??) Mulconry had switched from the Cuckoo gang to the Shelton brothers and his murder was believed to be an aftermath of the Valmeyer shooting. Ray Weaves was his former partner in a garage business. Not until the the late 1950s and early 1960s with neighborhoods like Ofallon Park and College Hill did North City begin to grow with black families moving in, continuing into the 1970s and 1980s with neighborhoods like Walnut Park and Baden, especially following the demolishing of the housing projects. He once had been close to Giordano and Michaels, but he had come to despise them. for the kidnapping of St Louis grocer Sam Scorfina arrested Frank Agrusa, Vito Impastato, Soria Mantia, Baptista Bommarito, Mike Lombardo and Carl Fiorita. St Louis murder case Joe Bommarito Former acting boss Vito Cusumano shot and killed Joseph Joe Bommarito 26 August 1951. 0. This established hoods further south by the 1990s and 2000s. St Louis boss Vito Giannola Nick Palazzola paid protection money to the green ones but still worked with their enemy William Russo (the brother of the killed Anthony F Russo) so they kill him also 27 November 1927. The majority of these raids were directed at operations run by Italians, Jews, Blacks, and other anti-Klan groups. Fugitive is Marshall Big Bo Fry. It is a sprawling city with 26,708 inhabitants (2012). The day before the murders, Alfred Selvaggi, along with Marvel Paul Michaels, and Joseph Costello, three young men in the middle of a depression with no jobs and no money, purchased a new car and were joyriding in it. The Grays were discovered shot to death in their car, which had also been torched by the killer(s) on September 14, 1925. Primary Menu. Joe Giardano Joe Giardano (brother of Tony and Sam) was charged with the murder of the Italian gangster Vincent Barber. The raiders found a 400-gallon daily capacity still with a double cooker and triple condenser. St Louis boss Vitale war with Springfield boss Zito John Vitale's St Louis family got into war in the early 40ties with Frank Zito's Springfield family for territory in Southern Illinois. Today many sections of the Ville are vacant, especially below St. Louis Avenue, but there are still hoods like Lexingtons 41LEX and 44LEX, Ashlands 44Ashland and 39Ashland (3940), 4200 Maffit, 442 Ville, the largest section from the 4200 to the 4400 blocks, and more. The most dangerous areas in St. Louis is based on data from the local law enforcement agency and when not available, also includes estimates based on demographic data. They were sentenced later. Birger gang Birger and the Pocahontas bank robbery on 30 November 1926. St Louis green ones leader "Greenie" Frank Agrusa killed In 1943?? Cuckoo gangster James Dormondy escaped. ST LOUIS BASED SHELTON BROTHERS WAR WITH BIRGER. St Louis boss Francesco Paolo Frank Coppola In December 1947 Frank Coppola gets arrested in Detroit. St Louis mafia boss Gaetano Viviano 12 September 1910 was St Louis Fruit Supply Company stockholder and Mafioso Giuseppe Joseph Cammarata stabbed to death by Antonio Sansone. EAST ST. LOUIS has an overall crime rate of 14,040 per 100,000 residents. Anthony F Russo was the leader of the brothers William Russo, James Russo, Thomas Russo and Lawrence Russo. St Louis faction boss Carmelo Fresina. St Louis gang Egans Rats leader Dinty Colbeck On April 2, 1923 the gangsters held up the armored car at the intersection of Fourth and Locust in downtown St. Louis. St Louis based Afro American crime scene the august 2012 murders of the girls Sharrice Perkins, Kristen Lartey and Genevieve Marie Phillip (all 22). St Louis boss Vito Giannola 10 July 1925 Vito Giannola scares Peter Cusamano who runs from the city and divorced his wife Augustina Dattilo after which Vito Giannola starts to live with her and beats her up all the time. On June 7, 1909, Fred Mohrle left his pre-trial examination at the Four Courts building in downtown St. Louis. there is also circumstantial evidence equal to the above theory that they were murdered by the Selvaggis and their uncle Louis Colone. St Louis based brothers Tipton The brothers Herman Tipton, Roy Tipton and Ray Tipton, St Louis gang leader Edward jelly Roll Hogan St Louis police officer Edward J Hogan sr. had six sons: Edward Jelly Roll Hogan Jr., James Hogan (the leaders of the gang and their brothers ???). Hayes lieutenant Homer DeHaven killed 2 November 1932 was the body found of Hayes lieutenant Homer DeHaven and was probably already killed at the end of June or the beginning of July 1932, John Buhlinger killed 25 January 1933 was John Buhlinger shot and killed. The men kick in the secret door to his shelter place and riddle him with machineguns, a happy widow Augustina Dattilo leaving behind, because her husband was abusing her. 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