Harry Pierpont
American gangster, murderer and bank robber / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harry "Pete" Pierpont (October 13, 1902 – October 17, 1934) was a Prohibition era gangster, convicted murderer and bank robber. He was a friend and mentor to John Dillinger.
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Harry Pierpont | |
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Born | (1902-10-13)October 13, 1902 Muncie, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | October 17, 1934(1934-10-17) (aged 32) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Cause of death | Execution by electrocution |
Criminal status | Executed |
Parent(s) | Joseph Gilbert and Lena (Orcutt) Pierpont |
Conviction(s) | Murder Bank robbery |
Criminal penalty | Death sentence |
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Described as handsome and soft-spoken, Pierpont was a bright, natural-born leader. Fiercely loyal, he had a reputation for taking care of those around him and not squealing on his friends. He disliked publicity, and was content to let others, especially Dillinger, take credit for the bold bank robberies committed after the Michigan City prison break.
Pierpont was executed in the electric chair on October 17, 1934.