John Dillinger: The FBI Files

by Federal Bureau of Investigation

John Dillinger: The FBI Files contains the actual original and declassified criminal investigation summary files related to American gangster John Dillinger. This F.B.I. summary focuses on the events leading up to the death of John Dillinger on July 22, 1934. John Dillinger was shot by FBI Special Agents when he grabbed for his gun while leaving the Biograph Theater in Chicago, Illinois. This publication is being published and made available now for the first time in a paperback book edition for those interested in the history of the life of John Dillinger and also for those who enjoy reading about historical American gangsters.

160 pages, Paperback

First published December 7, 2007

About the author

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States, which simultaneously serves as the nation's prime federal law enforcement agency. Operating under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI is concurrently a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community and reports to both the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence. A leading U.S. counter-terrorism, counter-intelligence, and criminal investigative organization, the FBI has jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crimes.

Reviews

[Marylu Sanok · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book was originally for my husband, but I read it and was surprised that it differed from some of the stories I had heard about him. He was bold, romantic and very dangerous to be around. His killing, while necessary, was terrible.