Fred Burke

Fred Burke

Fred "Killer" Burke (May 29, 1893 – July 10, 1940) was a Midwestern armed robber and contract killer responsible for many crimes during the Prohibition era. He is considered a prime suspect in the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929.

Read more about Fred Burke:  Early Life, Criminal Career, Downfall and Death

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