He was the man who made America fall in love with crime.
John Dillinger didn’t just rob banks — he robbed the line between fame and infamy.
In this episode, Deadly Truths unravels how a restless boy from Indianapolis became the “Gentleman Bandit,” how the media built his legend, and how J. Edgar Hoover used his death to build the FBI’s empire.
From the charm to the bloodshed, from the wooden gun to the Biograph alley — this is the story of the outlaw who taught America that fame can outlive morality.
⚠️ Content Disclaimer:
This episode contains discussions of violence, death, and historical crime. Listener discretion is advised.
Written and narrated by Rebecca Clark
Research sources include FBI archives, Chicago Tribune reports (1934), and contemporary accounts from Life Magazine and the Indianapolis Star.
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