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8: The Fillmore Report Part 6: The Fingerprints
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The FBI's use of John Dillinger's fingerprints marked a significant milestone in law enforcement history, highlighting the effectiveness of fingerprint identification in solving crimes. Dillinger, a notorious American gangster during the 1930s, was known for his string of bank robberies and escapes from custody, making him a high-profile target for law enforcement.
On July 22, 1934, after a series of bank heists and a prison escape, John Dillinger was fatally shot by FBI agents outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago. Following his death, the FBI used his fingerprints to positively identify his body. This identification was crucial in confirming the end of Dillinger's criminal career and bringing closure to his reign of terror.
The use of fingerprints in identifying Dillinger not only underscored the FBI's growing capabilities in forensic science but also demonstrated the importance of systematic record-keeping and cross-referencing of criminal identities. Dillinger's case reinforced the significance of fingerprints as a reliable method of identification, influencing future practices in law enforcement worldwide.
Moreover, Dillinger's fingerprints were not only used for identification purposes but also served as a deterrent to other criminals, showcasing that law enforcement agencies could effectively track and apprehend even the most notorious offenders through meticulous forensic techniques. Thus, John Dillinger's fingerprints not only played a pivotal role in his posthumous identification but also contributed to the advancement of modern forensic science and the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in combating crime.
On July 22, 1934, after a series of bank heists and a prison escape, John Dillinger was fatally shot by FBI agents outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago. Following his death, the FBI used his fingerprints to positively identify his body. This identification was crucial in confirming the end of Dillinger's criminal career and bringing closure to his reign of terror.
The use of fingerprints in identifying Dillinger not only underscored the FBI's growing capabilities in forensic science but also demonstrated the importance of systematic record-keeping and cross-referencing of criminal identities. Dillinger's case reinforced the significance of fingerprints as a reliable method of identification, influencing future practices in law enforcement worldwide.
Moreover, Dillinger's fingerprints were not only used for identification purposes but also served as a deterrent to other criminals, showcasing that law enforcement agencies could effectively track and apprehend even the most notorious offenders through meticulous forensic techniques. Thus, John Dillinger's fingerprints not only played a pivotal role in his posthumous identification but also contributed to the advancement of modern forensic science and the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in combating crime.
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The FBI's use of John Dillinger's fingerprints marked a significant milestone in law enforcement history, highlighting the effectiveness of fingerprint identification in solving crimes. Dillinger, a notorious American gangster during the 1930s, was known for his string of bank robberies and escapes from custody, making him a high-profile target for law enforcement.
On July 22, 1934, after a series of bank heists and a prison escape, John Dillinger was fatally shot by FBI agents outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago. Following his death, the FBI used his fingerprints to positively identify his body. This identification was crucial in confirming the end of Dillinger's criminal career and bringing closure to his reign of terror.
The use of fingerprints in identifying Dillinger not only underscored the FBI's growing capabilities in forensic science but also demonstrated the importance of systematic record-keeping and cross-referencing of criminal identities. Dillinger's case reinforced the significance of fingerprints as a reliable method of identification, influencing future practices in law enforcement worldwide.
Moreover, Dillinger's fingerprints were not only used for identification purposes but also served as a deterrent to other criminals, showcasing that law enforcement agencies could effectively track and apprehend even the most notorious offenders through meticulous forensic techniques. Thus, John Dillinger's fingerprints not only played a pivotal role in his posthumous identification but also contributed to the advancement of modern forensic science and the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in combating crime.
On July 22, 1934, after a series of bank heists and a prison escape, John Dillinger was fatally shot by FBI agents outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago. Following his death, the FBI used his fingerprints to positively identify his body. This identification was crucial in confirming the end of Dillinger's criminal career and bringing closure to his reign of terror.
The use of fingerprints in identifying Dillinger not only underscored the FBI's growing capabilities in forensic science but also demonstrated the importance of systematic record-keeping and cross-referencing of criminal identities. Dillinger's case reinforced the significance of fingerprints as a reliable method of identification, influencing future practices in law enforcement worldwide.
Moreover, Dillinger's fingerprints were not only used for identification purposes but also served as a deterrent to other criminals, showcasing that law enforcement agencies could effectively track and apprehend even the most notorious offenders through meticulous forensic techniques. Thus, John Dillinger's fingerprints not only played a pivotal role in his posthumous identification but also contributed to the advancement of modern forensic science and the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in combating crime.
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The Indiana State Museum is the WORST! I can't believe this is an episode we have to cover but this organization sucks. After contacting Travis to inquire about the alleged Dillinger baseball glove, the Museum gives us the run around,making us jump through hoops for nothing. Money, not History, seems to be the motivation, you be the judge.…
The gang brings in a "Pendulum Dousing" experts to see if we could get a lead from the "otherside"! An interesting tactic used by law enforcment and FBI investigators for decades. The team asks a few serious questions at the end to see if we could get a lead on John Dillinger's death.
The gang is back after a long holiday break. This episode we give the updates we've been working on as a crew and new insight into the crazy 16 hour TikTok Ban of 2025.
Crime historian Paul Maccabee spent 12 years researching his book, “John Dillinger Slept Here: A Crooks Tour of Crime and Corruption in St. Paul” – based on tens of thousands of FBI files released to him under the Freedom of Information Act and interviews with more than 200 police officers, gun molls, retired FBI agents and family members of Public Enemies-era gangsters. This week ont he podcast Joe Interviews him from his home in St. Paul MN.…
Mike puts on a 'Show and Tell' with some real-life Dillinger artifacts. This episode is best enjoyed on our YouTube channel.
The gang hangs out again after a short break, this time going over the details of the recent DNA results. The DNA comes from the pants John Dillinger was wearing the night he was allegedly shot at the Biograph Theater.
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The gang talks to the Director and Founding Director of Indiana K9 Search and Recovery, the team that helped us search the Dillinger family property.
This week's episode, Sherry McCollum joins the gang to talk about the resent K9 search on the old family farm property in Moorsville Indiana.
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The gang starts the episode discussing the famous Johnny Depp and his involvment with the Thompsons. Could getting a hold of the actor pay off in the end for the new age Dillinger Crew?
The Gang revists the Mapp discussion after Joe pulls it out the safety deposit box. Specifically we examine the timeline and cities associated with the Dillinger gang to see if there are any connections to the information left behind.
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Nephew of John Dillinger joins us on the podcast for another round. We hit him with some viewer questions and discuss some of the artifacts hidden in Mike's garage.
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The closest living relative of John Dillinger, Mike Thompson sits down with the gang to talk about the podcaat! A huge wealth of knowledge, Mike brings us stories and facts we have been dying for!
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