On the chilly winter evening of January 18, 1922, East St. Louis detectives Semmler and Petterson made a groundbreaking arrest that would shatter the facade of a notorious gang of young thieves. The six boys, ranging in age from 13 to 17, had been wreaking havoc on the city’s business places, targeting soft drink parlors and other establishments.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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