In this episode, Lauren takes us on a thrilling ride through the life of the infamous bank robber, John Dillinger. Known as the "Jackrabbit" of the Depression-era criminal world, Dillinger's daring heists, flashy personality, and audacious escapes made him one of the most notorious criminals of the 1930s.

Lauren chats about his early years, his criminal rise, and his run-ins with the law—while uncovering the real stories behind his legendary robberies. From prison breaks to his ultimate showdown with the FBI, Dillinger's life was nothing short of wild. But was he a hardened criminal or a man out of place in desperate times? Join us for a closer look at the outlaw who became a symbol of rebellion—and who ultimately met a tragic end on the streets of Chicago.

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Burrough, Bryan. Public Enemies: America’s Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34. Penguin Books, 2004.

Gorn, Elliott J. Dillinger's Wild Ride: The Year That Made America's Public Enemy Number One. Oxford University Press, 2009.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. "John Dillinger: FBI Case Records." https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/john-dillinger

Helmer, William J., and Rick Mattix. Dillinger: The Untold Story. Indiana University Press, 1994.

Toland, John. The Dillinger Days. Random House, 1963. Chicago Tribune archives, various articles on Dillinger’s life and crimes.