Chicago, March 5, 1928 – In a stunning development in the ongoing investigation into the Grand Trunk mail robbery, authorities have recovered an additional $15,771 in stolen cash. The money was discovered in a woodshed at the home of Miss Mary Hoffman, a relative of William Donovan, one of the men accused of masterminding the brazen heist. The surprise raid was the result of a tip-off, and Miss Hoffman voluntarily led police to the hidden stash of cash, which was cleverly concealed in an old rocking chair.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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