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Homer Virgil Van Meter (December 3, 1905 – August 23, 1934) was an American criminal and bank robber active in the early 20th century, most notably as a criminal associate of John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson.
Aug 1, 2019 · Melvin H. Purvis, chief of the Chicago staff of the federal department of investigation, who arranged the ambush that resulted in the phantom fugitive’s death, announced a wide search for Homer Van Meter, gunner-in-chief for the Dillinger mob, George “Baby Face” Nelson, John Hamilton, Alvin Karpis, Fred Barker and the other raiders.
Homer Virgil Van Meter was one of dozens of bank robbers who cris-crossed the Midwest during the Depression Era. No more resourceful or violent than many others, he likely would have faded into obscurity had he not become involved with John Dillinger.
- Early Life. John Herbert Dillinger was born June 22, 1903, in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a child he went by “Johnnie.” As an adult he was known as “Jackrabbit” for his graceful moves and quick getaways from the police.
- Early Crimes and Conviction. Matters reached a head on July 21, 1923, when Dillinger stole a car to impress a girl on a date. He was later found by a police officer roaming aimlessly through Indianapolis streets.
- Imprisonment and Jailbreak. Dillinger was sent to the Indiana State Reformatory in Pendleton, where he played on the prison baseball team and worked in the shirt factory as a seamster.
- The Dillinger Gang. After the bold prison escape, the killing of Sarber, the bank robberies, and the attack on the police arsenal, the Pierpont Gang was gaining substantial notoriety.
John Dillinger was a notorious and vicious thief who terrorized the Midwest in the 1930s. He escaped from several prisons, killed and wounded many law enforcement officers, and was finally shot by FBI agents in 1934.
Homer Van Meter was a bank robber and gang leader who joined Baby Face Nelson, a notorious criminal and John Dillinger's partner. They robbed several banks in the Midwest and were pursued by the FBI until they were killed in a shootout in 1934.
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A robbery of the Merchants National Bank, South Bend, Indiana, occurred on June 30, 1934, in which a police officer was shot and killed. “Baby Face” Nelson, John Dillinger, and Homer Van...