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aug 1, 1948 - 1948: Sent to Father Flanagan's Boys Town (Escapes)

Description:

- After jouvenile court trial
- Judge orders
- Ran off with another young offender named Blackie Nelson
- Stole a car (crashed)
- Made their way to the home of Blackie’s uncle, a World War 2 veteran and underworld figure
- Uncle gave them free board and food in exchange for the proceeds from armed robberies that he made them commit

Added to timeline:

Date:

aug 1, 1948
Now
~ 77 years ago