Arnold Schuster

Death by Force

Arnold L. Schuster, a 24-year-old clothing salesman from Brooklyn, New York, was tragically murdered on March 8, 1952. Schuster gained public attention after recognizing and helping to capture the notorious bank robber Willie "The Actor" Sutton. On February 18, 1952, Schuster spotted Sutton on a New York City subway and followed him to a garage, where he notified the police. This led to Sutton's arrest, and Schuster received significant media coverage, including a televised interview with the Ne ...Read More

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Arnold L. Schuster (1927-1952) - Find a Grave Memorial

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