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W. Carter Baum

Case from Manitowish Waters, WI dated Apr 22, 1934

Victim Details

W. Carter Baum

Male

White / Caucasian

Manitowish Waters

WI

1934-04-22

30

W.

Carter Baum

06/20/2026

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Special Agent W. Carter Baum was tragically killed on April 22, 1934, near Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. Baum, an FBI agent, was part of a team attempting to apprehend members of the notorious Dillinger Gang, who were hiding at the Little Bohemia Lodge. The gang included infamous criminals such as John Dillinger and Lester J. Gillis, better known as 'Baby Face' Nelson.

On the night of the incident, Baum and other agents, along with a local constable, were investigating a disturbance repor ...
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