Famous Crimes of Minnesota
- ISBN-10
- 1591934850
- ISBN-13
- 9781591934851
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 184
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-07-30
- Publisher
- Adventure Publications
- Author
- Michael Burgan
Description
Robberies, murders, kidnappings - Minnesota has been home to several notorious crimes. Some were committed by infamous lawbreakers: the James-Younger gang, John Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde and others. But not all misdeeds have been done by career criminals. Take a closer look at more than two dozen unlawful acts that rocked Minnesota and often grabbed headlines across the country.
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