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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 ...Read More
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Earl Hymie Weiss
Male
White / Caucasian
Chicago
IL
1926-10-11
28
Earl
Weiss
11/28/2025
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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
12/26/2024
12/26/2024
I can't help but think about the impact all this must have had on the witnesses to Hymie Weiss's mur... ...Read More
07/29/2024
07/29/2024
