Alvin Karpis
Alvin Karpis was a notorious criminal and member of the Barker-Karpis gang during the Great Depression, known for his involvement in bank robberies and kidnappings. He was labeled 'Public Enemy No. 1' and served time at Alcatraz, where he became one of the prison's most infamous inmates.
Born on Aug 24, 1907 (117 years old)
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Paraguay:
Alvin Karpis was the prisoner who spent the most time in Alcatraz, 26 years.
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Malaysia:
Alvin 'Creepy Karpis' Karpavicz was known for being a difficult inmate at Alcatraz.
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Honduras:
Alvin Karpis was a criminal who also spent time in Alcatraz.
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United States:
Its most notorious inmates included gangsters James 'Whitey' Bulger, Al Capone and George 'Machine Gun' Kelly, plus infamous 'Birdman of Alcatraz' Robert Stroud and 'Public Enemy No. 1' Alvin Karpis.
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