Dillinger going toe to toe with FBI agents to his demise. I like the trip upstairs as you were winded when hitting the top. I love the realism, Jeff.

Dillinger’s right hand man was Homer Van Meter. According to my mother, she was a 2nd cousin of Van Meter. She met him once, and rode in her uncle’s car to Chicago to pick him up and bring him to Ft. Wayne. At the time, she had no idea he was wanted by the FBI, and knew nothing about his connection to Dillinger. I was never able to confirm any of this, but my mom told me that story, then never mentioned it again. Van Meter is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery in Ft. Wayne.

@tomfields3682

2 ай бұрын

He was shot to death by the St. Paul police at University and Rice St

Another great video, Jeff!! The newspaper story about the reclusive widow who died in poverty but had an estate worth $240,000 really caught my attention. That would be over $5,000,000.

It is great to see you branching out to the farther corners of the USA to feature such amazing historical events. You actually reported from inside the apartment building where Dillinger stayed and had a shootout! Wow!!

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

It was a thrill to be there! Can you imagine what the tenants in that place were doing? Ducking for cover?

Thanks for all of the locations that help to round out the story. Everyone knows about Dillinger's demise at the theater, but your efforts in photos, documents, and places make a book out of a front page headline. Bravo!

I’m an historian and always like delving into the dirty 30’s. Public Enemies is one of my favorite movies.

@zcam1969

2 ай бұрын

Jimmy Caknee and Boogie

@jamescorlett5272

Ай бұрын

Way over the top with the cop killing but yeah it is a film .

@treystevenson9872

Ай бұрын

@@jamescorlett5272 Well Baby Face Nelson still holds the record for most federal agents killed which is 26.

@jamescorlett5272

Ай бұрын

@zcam1969 26 dead on the spot but your forgetting the law men who went on to meet their maker years after just taking a look at Baby Faces mugshot .

husband speaking age 81 Not quite old enough to have lived through those exciting times. This was an interesting little peak into a small chapter of his life - his last few months and his girl friend was lucky to have survived. Coffee and Jeff in the morning - raining now in Everett, Wa.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Too bad it’s raining on you. We are on day 2 of seeing sunny Yosemite! Thanks for watching this video with us!

Yet again, Perfect timing. Anything Dillinger era is interesting! Thanks for taking us along sir and To all fellow vets. Past and present. Bless you all on the Memorial Day weekend.

@DavidNiehaus20

2 ай бұрын

Jeff would you fufill my suggestion by visiting the grave of John philip sousa please and you are the sweetest kindest most special guy on youtube♥️♥️

Born and lived in and worked in Chicago all my life. I find any Dillinger, Capone or other gangster stories from the 20's and 30's fascinating . That building in St Paul is nicely maintained love where those old transom windows were above the doors on each unit. Nicely done Jeff.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Great comments! Thanks!

My grandfather saw Dillinger rob a bank in Sioux Falls, SD. He was walking near the bank and saw them pull and go. Grandpa went across the street and waited to see what would happen... they robbed the bank and made a successful getaway. Jeff, this was an excellent docu, yet again! Well done!!! I love St. Paul, it's a beautiful town. I had no idea about this story. But then, being a native Californian, why would I? lol Looking forward to next weeks adventure with Jeff!

My mother was 5 years old and living in St Paul at the time of this incident. Thanks again for a great eoisode of history. Learning about crime history has become a new interest for us!

I love all your History stories

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that, Damon and thank you for letting me know!!

my uncle's uncle was Martin Zarkovich, East Chicago police sergeant. He allegedly assassinated Dillinger, but it was actually a look-alike Jimmy Lawrence. Zarkovich gave Dillinger the gun at Crown Point jail. Zarkovich ended up being chef of police. My grandfather was friends with Dillinger and his gang hung out in his store in East Chicago. check out the book the Dillinger Dossier by Jay Robert Nash

For some reason, I assumed JD was a lot older than he was when he was 'active' (born in 1903). I frequently drive north on Lexington home to avoid the freeway traffic, and seeing that old apartment and recalling its history always gives me a smile. Great video.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Dillinger certainly looked a lot older than he really was. I think that’s true of many folks back then. I look at my parent’s yearbook and think to myself, these teenagers look 25 years old! lol Glad you appreciate the history up there in Minnesota! Such a lovely state!

That was so interesting. Well, he certainly achieved his ambitions. Thank you for all your research, your on the scenes reporting, and attention to details, Jeff... another A+ episode.🏡🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Another great video, thank you Jeff! As you eluded to, I have never understood how criminals of the era were so often able to shoot it out with arrest teams and escape. Nowadays attempting such would be simple suicide. I'm not entirely sure what has changed. Law enforcement back then certainly had guns, and I presume knew they should cover the back of buildings?

Another great history lesson. Thanks Jeff and Sarah. I was kind of shocked when you showed his car sitting out in the elements, along with that other one.

Enjoyable episode! How nice you could get into the apartment building! A long time ago I saw the 1973 movie Dillinger. It starred Warren Oates and Michelle Phillips. Michelle was one of 4 singers in the 1960’s folk-rock band The Mamas and the Papas (California Dreaming, Monday Monday). After the group disbanded she became an actress. The car you showed (or one like it) was used in the movie and in publicity photos. Thank you, Jeff, well done!

I appreciate the fact that you and Sarah were there on a sad voyage of Good-bye, and made that trip one of discovery to soften the sadness.

Wow, what a great video, taking us directly into history! I’ve seen documentaries take you to the theater where he was killed but never his apartment and the circumstances that happened there. Great job. Thank you so much!

Thank you Jeff for this presentation on Dillinger's life and death. I didn't know that information about the apartment.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Cameron! I appreciate the nice review!

Dillinger has always been fascinating to me.Thanks for this cool story and places!

I live 20 minutes from Dillingers grave and 45 minutes from Mooresville, Indiana. Dillinger is still mentioned even in today's era. Great video as always Jeff. Thanks Jeff, Greenfield, Indiana

Watching your videos adds to my bucket list. The shoot out coverage, seeing inside where it took place, this story was informative, educational, and very intriguing. Well rounded story that keeps people that love history enrapture. Again Jeff, super work, thanks for the video.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

I thank you very much for those nice and generous words! I think this location was perfect for my audience and I hope everyone watches!

WOW, Jeff!!!! This was fantastic!!! I’m so glad to see you this evening in here. You just have the gift and talent to take us right there with you. I wasn’t aware of Dillinger’s background at all. Thank you, Jeff!!! Say hello to Sarah and your handsome son for me!❤❤❤

REALLY NEAT! THANK YOU SO MUCH. KEEP IT COMING!!!

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

“Minnesota nice” is a real thing, not at all surprised that guy let you in to see the apartment. Congrats on getting out of there before mosquito season.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! Mosquitoes were heard are so bad it is the state bird! LOL

@dam00k

2 ай бұрын

If I have your ear at all I’d love to see you visit Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce upcoast. The cuneiform receipt of a lamb is mind boggling but his resistance and background is noteworthy as well. I’d love to hear your research on that. You do such a great job.

Nailed it Jeff! Better than 60 minutes! Bravo-Well Done!

Howdy! Grew up around these types of apartment buildings. Many had multiple stairwells and entrances/exits. Some you could get lost in. Great video!

You did an outstanding job researching this episode. You always make your topics so interesting and entertaining. Thank you ❤

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s a labor of love for me (Jeff).

Outstanding episode! Thank you 🙏

Wow! I didn't know the history. Another good one, Jeff! Cheers 🍻

Wow! What a life he led. Glad to see the building is still there and being used. The houses in that area are beautiful! Thank you for the history!

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

The building doesn’t look over 100 years old but it is!

We often hear of the gun fights in the old West, but few ever hear or even think about gunfights in the 20th century.. Thanks for telling the story of a modern gun battle.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

I don’t understand how anyone can engage in a gunfight. It’s a such a risky outcome. 🥺

@WyomingTraveler

2 ай бұрын

@@jbenziggy True, but many people get into gun fights, however

Been catching up with you. Watching past post. Love how you weave it all together. My step dad was a bouncer at a speak easy in Lockport, IL. Took me there later in life. I do wonder whatever happened to the kid with the shotgun. Would've been cool to hear his thoughts. Reward possibly or just felt duty bound.😊

...and just when you think you've heard it all. Thanks to both you and Sara for this piece of history generally overlooked.

Was the guy that let you in aware of the history of where he lived? Great video Jeff!

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Yes he knew about it!!

Awesome video Jeff 👏 You really bring history to life!

Thank you so much for having a video about my neck of the woods! I grew up not too far from where the filming was done in a big victory in the house. I loved every minute of living there! A great video with great and detailed details.

I spent many weeks and months in and around Wabasha when I was still trucking as we were working on rebuilding the river road through there. Worked out of the pit by the Dairy Queen. I always had the feeling a lot of history had occured there. Had no idea at all about the cave speak easy. But not surprised. I wonder why suddenly so many violent crimes should have begun in the early 20th Century? I've heard it argued it began shortly following the Civil War and WWI. Civil War being the beginning of mechanized warfare, but WWI perfecting such killing methods. And Dillinger was no veteran, no "Lost Boy"... although very lost indeed. Capone? Baby Face Nelson? Bonny and Clyde? Etc., etc.... Thanks again for such a great repotage, brother! God bless you.

This was a great episode! It’s amazing the neighborhood looks so good. Even more so that the apartment building is still standing and in use. Shocked that those old cars are parked outside and not in a museum. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

Thanks for sharing, Jeff and Sarah

Thank you Jeff. Another great history lesson. John Dillinger led quite a life. I enjoy your videos very much. They are so informative and a lot of fun to watch. Until next time, take care my friend. Have a wonderful weekend. Happy Memorial Day weekend. Prayers to our real heroes. 🙏🏻 God Bless our men and women in the military both serving now and in the past.🇺🇸

I love hearing about anything from before I was born in July of 1962. And growing up in a rural town I never heard to much in school about the outlaws, unless it had to do with a president. Thank you Jeff and Sarah for doing the research & traveling to bring this to your viewers.

@user-ok2si5rb9n

2 ай бұрын

Have a wonderful father's if im no online that day. I'm gonna try to go to the cemetery to visit my dad, if I can find a ride.

Loved the video, Jeff! You do a great job! That era in the 30’s is really interesting.

This sure was interesting. I have heard about this but I didn't know exactly how it happened. I am glad that I got to see this. Love this channel ❤️ 💕

Great Vlog Jeff, I've always been Fascinated by the Outlaws of the early 1930's...Baby Face, Pretty Boy, and Particularly John Dillinger.👍

Another great video. Going through the back story of history is fascinating. Thank you, Jeff & and Sarah, for taking us on your journey.

Very interesting thanks for sharing

Been a fan for a long time especially the old school gangster stuff keep up the great work and I’ll support every chance I get!

Another great video. Thank you for sharing.

Born and raised in Minnesota. Moved to California when I turned 18. I am really loving your Minnesota series. Keep up the good work man! You still need that PBS show.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

PBS … hello …. I’m waiting … pick up, pick up? Leave a message? Don’t call us? We’ll call you? What? lol

Jeff , wonderful documentary , Thank´s

Thanks Jeff for a very interesting video. It's nice to see you in the Midwest for a change.

Great episode Jeff. Thanks

Great episode... thanks

Great episode, Jeff! Thanks as always!

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for another Great Video.

Great episode

Lots of good research Jeff. Your editing and video format are excellent. St Paul's best days are in the past

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Thanks, John!

Excellent video, thank you!

Another great video. So cool you got to go upstairs.

Makes me wonder! Another Awesome history brought to light Thanks for sharing Jeff

Wow another great episode, never knew all of that thank you for sharing. 👍

Wow! One of your most interesting videos so far. Thanks for sharing those locations with us and for doing all that research!

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!!

Loved this video, thanks Jeff!!

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks, Phil!!!

Great history! Thanks so much for sharing .

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you!!!

Thanks for sharing this piece of history

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching, David!

This brings back memories of my Mother and my Grandmother. They would tell us kids all about those days of gangsters....I remember Dillinger was their "favorite". They said he was the best looking of the gangsters and said he was double-crossed by "that old woman" who was supposed to be his friend. They, of course, realized he was doing wrong, but the gangsters of that day gave everybody something to talk about, I guess. How did it feel knowing you were walking the same steps as Dillinger? WOW! Looking at his pictures, his hairstyle has made a comeback with the shaved sides and the fullness on top. Really enjoyed this. Can't remember hearing about this part of his life. Thanks!!

He robbed 4 Police Stations? WOW! Great video as usual Jeff. I appreciate your efforts on all of these historical videos!

Thanks for bringing up interesting history of famous people I’ve heard of but never knew much about them.

Very informative, and I liked the follow up on the different people

Great bit of history found and shared Loved it Jeff Thankyou

Interesting stuff as always Jeff...Thanks for sharing!!!!

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

GREAT historical documentary, Jeff!

Great vid Jeff ! Cheers ! 👍🙏

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank You

Very interesting story Jeff, I really enjoyed learning some things I didn’t know about Dillinger

Hey , thanks for another great episode. Thanx again !

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you, Red!!

Thank you for the vid, I enjoyed learning about John Dillinger. 😊

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

I truly enjoy ur videos!! Great job!!

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Joyce! I appreciate the nice compliment!

I know about the shooting at the Biograph Theatre, but didn’t know about this one at the apt. Building. Great video.

you are a great storyteller Jeff! thanks for the video.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Really enjoyed this video. I learned a few things. Thanks.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks!!!

Thanks for sharing ..

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very interesting! I never knew this story. thank you for bringing it to us.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

As always, I think it was very well done and I enjoyed it. Thank you.

Wow, but things that went on back in the day! It was a corrupt society then as well! Thanks for the video Jeff, I look forward to next week as well.

Great show. I grew up a few blocks from here and you told very accurate story. I like and subscribe.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks, Brad! We appreciate you watching and subscribing!

Love you're videos keep up the great work.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Thank you Jeff for this episode of History on John Dillinger. Very informative and interesting. Love all you do. Thanks for sharing. 💯💕👊👍

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the feedback! Terry, I think this will be one of my favorite shorter videos!

Another super intriguing episode Jeff! Thank you so much, -Nina.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Nina. Hope you are enjoying our channel!!!

Great vid. Really well made

@jbenziggy

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 We appreciate the praise!

Very interesting, thank you for going to the location and giving us a vicarious rundown on the events. I lived it. ❤👍

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

You have paid me a great compliment and I thank you!

You need to come to Newhall California. Do an episode of Gene Vincent. His grave is here and many others. Plus the actor William S Hart Mansion is next over and Charlie Chaplin, Gene Autry artifacts at the haunted Saugus Train Station located in the William S Hart park!!

Great video. Thanks.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

I always enjoy your videos, very informative and well planned. Thank you for doing your homework about the subject! I grew up in Long beach, Indiana suburb of Michigan city. The Indiana Federal penetentiary was located there where Dillinger was being held. That is the prison you mentioned he escaped from in this episode.

@davidelack8809

2 ай бұрын

i was told wrong ,Dillinger was paroled from Mich.City in 1933,but he had guns smuggled in and several other inmates escaped after he was paroled because he had done that.

another awesome video . Great job Jeff

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

great video thank you.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you!!

Crime is flourishing there now. St. PAUL, Minneapolis area has been for years. Minneapolis was nicknamed Murderapolis. Interesting video, supposedly he spent time in my area, great video.

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Do you reside there now?

@danpatch4751

2 ай бұрын

@@jbenziggy No, I lived in the twin cities area for about 10 years. I now live in northern Minnesota near Grand Rapids.