Francis Crowley: The True Crime Story and Key Facts
Francis Crowley: American murderer (1912–1932). The documented story, timeline and key facts of the case.
Francis "Two Gun" Crowley was an American murderer. His crime spree lasted nearly three months, ending in a two-hour shootout with the New York City Police Department on May 7, 1931 that was witnessed by 15,000 bystanders and received national attention. In 1932, he was executed on the electric chair of Sing Sing Prison. His story was referenced in Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Why the case is remembered
The Francis Crowley story remains one of the most discussed entries in true-crime history, covered in documentaries, podcasts and books. The summary above follows the publicly documented record.
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Who is Francis Crowley?
Francis "Two Gun" Crowley was an American murderer. His crime spree lasted nearly three months, ending in a two-hour shootout with the New York City Police Department on May 7, 1931 that was witnessed by 15,000 bystanders and received national attention.
Why is the Francis Crowley case famous?
It is one of the most documented bank robber cases, widely covered by true-crime media.
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