February 14, 1921 – In a shocking turn of events, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, was rocked by a series of arrests and alleged murders. The bloodbath began with a brazen whiskey heist on the Lincoln Highway between Kingston and Rocky Hill, where two men were gunned down around 8 pm on Thursday night.
The victims, both infamous figures in the world of bootlegging, were identified as Frank Walsh, the notorious kingpin of the Passaic and New York operations. Walsh’s murder sent shockwaves through the underworld, leaving many to wonder who would dare take on his empire.
Enter John Smith, 32, of Richardson Street, New Brunswick, and Felix Arnold, 29, of Conduit Street, New Brunswick. The two men, taken into custody on Monday morning, have been held under $5,000 bond as material witnesses in the Walsh murder case. Their alibis were riddled with inconsistencies, and their claims of ignorance about the whereabouts of their roadster – found wrecked at Hillside between Elizabeth and Newark late Thursday night – raised more questions than answers.
According to sources, the roadster was likely used by Walsh’s killers, making Smith and Arnold prime suspects. The theory is that the duo was either involved in the murder or had crucial information about the heist.
The bootlegging world is no stranger to violence, but this latest incident has left many reeling. As the investigation unfolds, one thing is clear: the streets of Perth Amboy and New Brunswick will never be the same.
As the authorities continue to dig for answers, the people are left to wonder: who will be the next to fall in this deadly game of cat and mouse?
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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