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Earl Weiss

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 11, 1926

Victim Details

Earl Hymie Weiss

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

1926-10-11

28

Earl

Weiss

07/15/2026

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Earl "Hymie" Weiss, born Henryk Wojciechowski on January 25, 1898, was a Polish-American mob boss and a prominent figure in Chicago's Prohibition-era organized crime scene. At the age of 28, Weiss met a violent end on October 11, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois. Known for his fierce rivalry with Al Capone, Weiss was often described as "the only man Al Capone feared." His death was a significant event in the ongoing gang wars of the time.

Weiss's demise came as he and four associates were retur ...
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  • Death of gangster Hymie Weiss... - RareNewspapers.com
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    Did anyone else ever think about the public aftermath of Earl Weiss's murder? While the focus is oft... ...Read More
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