Jacksonville, Florida – August 1, 1954
In a shocking turn of events, George P. McKinney, the 27-year-old former auto mobile dealer accused of masterminding the $190,000 bank heist in Floral Park, New York, has refused to admit guilt, sparking speculation about his involvement in the daring robbery.
According to sources close to the investigation, McKinney was questioned by FBI agents for an hour and a half before making a cryptic statement to a Florida Times-Union staffer: ‘I am not about to tell anyone whether I’m guilty or not.’
The FBI arrested McKinney’s friend, Ronald E. Martin, 22, and Clifford D. Oberkirch, 31, the head bookkeeper of the Floral Park branch of the Franklin National Bank, in connection with the heist, which took place on August 18, 1953. Martin and Oberkirch allegedly helped McKinney plan the robbery and shared in the loot.
McKinney, a self-proclaimed Georgetown University graduate, has maintained a stoic silence regarding his alleged role in the heist, fueling rumors about his involvement with organized crime.
As the investigation continues, authorities are left wondering what McKinney’s next move will be. Will he continue to deny any wrongdoing, or will the evidence ultimately lead him to confess to the crime?
The people of Floral Park, New York, are anxiously waiting for justice to be served, and the FBI is hot on the trail, determined to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Crime & Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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