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Joseph Bloom's death on March 28, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, is intricately linked to the notorious Milaflores Massacre, a significant event in the city's criminal history. Bloom, along with his associates Frank Wright and George Cohen, was involved in a series of criminal activities, including kidnapping local gamblers for ransom. This trio's criminal enterprise brought them into conflict with the infamous Purple Gang, a dominant organized crime group in Detroit during the Prohibition era.
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Joseph Bloom
Male
Detroit
MI
1927-03-28
Joseph
Bloom
11/18/2025
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I’ve been delving into the history of organized crime in Detroit, and the events ... ...Read More
06/15/2024
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06/15/2024
Does anyone else find the Milaflores Massacre incredibly chilling not just for its violence but the ... ...Read More
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