Outlaws & Gunslingers

Albert Nussbaum and Bobby Wilcoxson were bank robbers in the early 1960's. Although not well known to the general public, they were well known to the FBI. Both of the men made the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list after a string of bank robberies, including one that resulted in a bank guard getting killed. With the 8 banks they robbed between 1960 and 1962 they netted $250,000 in cash---equivalen...

We wrap up the DB Cooper saga the way we began. With uncertainty and craziness. We run down a long list of suspects, each with a story more unbelievable than the last. We try and sort through the claims made by each suspect and determine if one of them could actually be DB Cooper. This case just keeps getting crazier! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gun...

On November 24th, 1971 a man named Dan Cooper boarded a flight in Portland, Oregon, showed a bomb and demanded $200,000 and parachutes. After he got his money, he jumped from the airplane in the dead of night over the Washington wilderness, never to be seen again. Who was this man? What was his motive? We try to figure all that out and more in this crazy part one of a two part series on the myster...

On September 12th,1983 a Wells Fargo depot in West Hartford, Connecticut was robbed of more than $7 million ($18 million today) in what was, at the time, the largest cash heist in United States history. It was carried out by a guerrilla group seeking Puerto Rican independence from the US called Los Macheteros, in the name of Revolutionary hero, Jose Maldonado Roman a.k.a. Aguila Blanca. We cover i...

The escape from Alcatraz is one of the most famous mysteries in American history. Did the three prisoners make it across the San Francisco Bay alive, or did they all drown in the frigid waters? The FBI says they drowned, multiple witnesses say they made it out alive and may have even lived in secret until the 2000's. Who do you believe? Listen and see what you think! Follow us on Twitter @OGMMPodc...

In this episode we go way back to the 1800s again and take a look at the Hatfield and McCoy feud. A bloody feud between 2 families that caused multiple murders and bloodshed over several years. We will discuss what started it, the many confrontations and the official end of the long running feud. Check out patreon.com/bangdang for unedited video versions of Outlaws & Gunslingers with extra content...

We wrap up the Brinks Robbery series with a huge breakthrough for the FBI in the 5 year investigation. One of the robbery gang members feels that the gang has turned their back on them and decides to talk. Hear his testimony plus another break in the case when they find some of the money from the robbery in Baltimore. Plus the fate of all the suspected robbers and the aftermath. Follow us on Twitt...

Part one of this two part series on The Great Brinks Robbery focuses on the robbery and the hunt for the perpetrators. Also known as "The Perfect Crime" the robbers got away with more than $1.4 million in cash and another $1.4 million in money orders and bonds--at the time it was the largest robbery in American history. We cover the FBI's 5 year long search for who could have pulled this off, with...

George Metesky aka the Mad Bomber, was an American electrician and mechanic who terrorized New York City for 16 years in the 1940s and 1950s with explosives that he planted in theaters, terminals, libraries and offices. Hear all about why he did it and how he got caught! Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast and on instagram at outlawsandgunslingers! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...

The Mexican Mafia, or La eMe, is a gang started in the California prison system in 1957. It is often regarded as the most powerful prison gang in America. Naturally, their reach extended out to the streets where they carried out brutal murders, extortion, drug dealing and any other crime that made them money. They are the subject of the cult classic 1992 film "American Me" Hear all about that and...

In Los Angeles beginning June 3rd and lasting until June 8th was one of the most famous race riots in America during 1943. Soldiers stationed in L.A. clashed with the local Mexican population known as "Zoot Suiters" Although nobody was killed, many were injured, mainly zoot suiters. Here is the true story of The Zoot Suit Riots! Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast and on Instagram at outlawsandgunsl...

In this episode we move away from the usual bank robberies and the typical stuff we cover and take a look at what is considered America's first single incident mass shooting. On September 6th 1949, Howard Unruh loaded his gun, filled his pockets with ammunition and went on what is now known as "The Walk Of Death" In just 12 minutes, Unruh would shoot 15 people--killing 13. We will cover the events...

Erwin Walker was a police officer and WWII veteran who, after seeing the atrocities of war, decided to make sure no one else would have to fight in another one. Once out of the Army, he went on a string of armed robberies to fund the making of a radar gun which he would use to force the government to up the pay of soldiers, in turn making it so that war would no longer be profitable. However, that...

You probably don't know much about bank robber Eddie Bentz, because that's the way he wanted it. Although he was associated with well known criminals such as Baby Face Nelson and Machine Gun Kelly, he preferred to keep a low profile. It's estimated that he robbed over 100 banks in his career and he may be the smartest criminal we have covered on the show so far. So smart that FBI directer J. Edgar...

"Mad Dog" Wilbur Underhill Jr. was one of the most wanted bank robbers in Oklahoma and the United States during the 20's and 30's. During his criminal career, he robbed several banks, went to prison, escaped prison, killed a few people and robbed some more banks. He even teamed up with Harvey Bailey and robbed banks as "The Bailey-Underhill Gang" As usual, a lapse in judgement lead to his downfall...

Harvey Bailey was one of the most successful bank robbers of the depression era. In his career, which spanned 13 years, he actually stole more money than the more famous John Dillinger. He is thought to have robbed at least 20 banks and was also suspected of being involved in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre AND the Kansas City Massacre. This is his story! Follow us on twitter @OGMMPodcast and on...

Frank Nash was a notorious 1930's bank robber, who some have called "the most successful banker robber in American history" He went to prison several times, and escaped several times. He is most remembered for his death in "The Kansas City Massacre" where Pretty Boy Floyd and two others attempted to break him out of FBI custody. After the KC Massacre, the FBI finally allowed agents to carry weapon...

Just about every famous criminal has made Hot Springs their vacation spot. From Capone to Dillinger to just about every high level mafia figure, they all came here to relax in one of the many natural hot springs. However, this town wasn't all about peace and quiet as this was the sight of a brutal gunfight between the local police and the county sheriff's office that left several officers dead. He...

The Barker/Karpis Gang, formed by Alvin Karpis and Fred Barker, were the most active gang from 1931-35. Starting off robbing stores, then banks and eventually kidnapping, they found themselves in the crosshairs of the FBI. Although Fred's name was in the gang title, Alvin Karpis was the star. After Baby Face Nelson was killed, Karpis was named the fourth and final Public Enemy #1. Karpis also taug...

In this quick episode, we take a look at the beginnings of the FBI. With the rise of crime during Prohibition, America needed more man power to take down these criminals. We take a look at why they got started, the appointment of J. Edgar Hoover as director, up to the elimination of the infamous "Public Enemies" of the early 1930s! Got a particular person or place you want us to cover? Email us at...

Charles Arthur Floyd A.K.A. Pretty Boy Floyd was a notorious bank robber who was named Public Enemy #1 after the deaths of Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson. In this episode we will take a look at his crimes including an in depth look at the "Kansas City Masacre" which resulted in the deaths of 4 law enforcement officer, an event that Floyd denies even being a part of. Also we will explore if the FBI...

Lester Joseph Gillis AKA Baby Face Nelson was a notorious 1930's bank robber and gangster from Chicago. He is responsible for killing more active duty FBI agents than any other person in history. In this episode we will cover his life of crimes including his run robbing banks with fellow Public Enemy #1 John Dillinger. Out of all the outlaws in the Public Enemy era of the early 30's, Nelson just m...

In this episode we cover the very first person to be named by the FBI as America's Public Enemy #1. John Dillinger was a ruthless bank robber who killed numerous police officers and even escaped jail twice! We will cover his life of crimes up until his last moments walking out of the Biograph movie theater. We also take a look at the claims that he really didn't die that day, and ending up getting...

George Kelly Barnes a.k.a. "Machine Gun" Kelly is one of the most famous criminals from the "Public Enemy #1" era and for good reason. Kelly started out bootlegging during prohibition but soon expanded to bank robberies and even kidnapping. His most famous crime---and his downfall---came in 1933 when he kidnapped oil tycoon Charles F. Urschel. We will tell you all about his bootlegging, his robber...

In part 2, we wrap up our Bonnie and Clyde series and go into detail about the ambush that took their lives. Who fired the first shot? How many bullets were fired? How many times were Bonnie and Clyde shot? All those questions and more are answered in this episode! We also discuss the aftermath of the shooting and what happened to the posse that killed them as well as the fates of other Barrow gan...