EPISODE · Jul 15, 2024 · 52 MIN
7: The Fillmore Report Part 5: The Missing Tooth
from Digging Up Dillinger · host Infamous Indy
John Dillinger's missing tooth became an intriguing aspect of his legend. During his criminal career in the early 1930s, Dillinger's missing front tooth became a distinctive feature that often helped authorities and the public identify him. According to reports, he lost this tooth during a confrontation with police or during a scuffle in prison, depending on the source.This missing tooth added to his image as a daring and defiant figure, emphasizing his run-ins with the law and his ability to evade capture. It also contributed to the folklore surrounding Dillinger, as it was a detail that people remembered and associated with his outlaw persona
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John Dillinger's missing tooth became an intriguing aspect of his legend. During his criminal career in the early 1930s, Dillinger's missing front tooth became a distinctive feature that often helped authorities and the public identify him. According to reports, he lost this tooth during a confrontation with police or during a scuffle in prison, depending on the source. This missing tooth added to his image as a daring and defiant figure, emphasizing his run-ins with the law and his ability to evade capture. It also contributed to the folklore surrounding Dillinger, as it was a detail that people remembered and associated with his outlaw persona
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