The Great Depression of the 1930s produced a new brand of criminal. Like the semi-media-popular James and Hole in the Wall gangs they robbed banks, trains and other businesses and shot up towns. They kidnapped people and held them for ransom. Weaponry and automobiles were the difference. They were violent, machine gun wielding slime balls that killed anyone that got in their way, especially law enforcement. Most were cowardly psychopaths whose getaways included grabbing hostages to use as shields during shootouts.


