Public Enemy: The Extremely Brief and Violent Life of John Dillinger

Dillinger was first arrested at the age of 21. Charged with robbing a grocer, Dillinger decided to confess, figuring that it would
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Dillinger was first arrested at age 21. Charged with robbing a grocer, he decided to confess, figuring he'd get a lighter sentence. Unfortunately for him, the judge did not see it that way and chose to make an example of him, sticking him with two lengthy sentences.

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