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Former Prussian soldier Herman "Baron" Lamm (1890-1930) adapted his military training to a much less noble occupation after moving to America, developing a reputation as one of history's most brilliant and efficient bank robbers. Lamm's time fell between Butch Cassidy and John Dillinger's notorious careers, and Lamm never received the attention of the two famous gunslingers. This first full-length biography promotes Lamm from his supporting role, tracing his criminal exploits and his pioneering use of concepts like "casing" a bank and planning escape routes. Analysis of arrest records finds Lamm's genius as a criminal mastermind much overrated, and a detailed examination of the trial transcript of fellow gang members Walter Detrich and James Clark brings to life Lamm's spectacular downfall.
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4.7
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Paul Moody
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November 1, 2013
Good book and a great recount of the story of how the scum and his cronies bit the dust. The biography should be about Leo Cyrus Moody who is the real hero here and much more of an interesting character than any bank robber. But I may be a little prejudiced, since Leo was my grandfather. Det. Paul Moody Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Nov. 1, 2013
About the author
Walter Mittelstaedt is an independent researcher and writer in Bloomington, Illinois. His work has been published in True West.
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