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Alvin Karpis
American criminal (1907–1979)
"Karpis" redirects here. For the ancient place name, see Carpis.
Alvin Francis Karpis (born Albin Francis Karpavičius; August 10, 1907 – August 26, 1979) was a Canadian–American criminal of Lithuanian descent known for being a leader of the Barker–Karpis gang in the 1930s.
Alvin karpis autobiography
Nicknamed "Creepy" for his sinister smile and called "Ray" by his gang members, Karpis led the gang along with Fred Barker and Arthur "Doc" Barker. There were only four "public enemies" ever given the title of "Public Enemy #1" by the FBI and he was the only one to be taken alive.
The other three, John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Baby Face Nelson, were all killed before they could be captured.[1] He also spent the longest time as a federal prisoner at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, serving twenty-six years.
Early life
Karpis was born to Lithuanian immigrants John (Jonas) and Anna (Ona) Karpavičius in Montreal, Quebec, and was raised in Top