John Hamilton (gangster)
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Mugshot of John "Red" Hamilton. | |
| Born | August 27, 1898 Byng Inlet, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | April 26, 1934 (aged 35) Aurora, Illinois, United States |
| Cause of death | Complications from gunshot wound |
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| Known for | Criminal partner of John Dillinger |
John "Red" Hamilton (August 27, 1898 – April 26, 1934) was a Canadian criminal and bank robber active in the 1920s–1930s, most notably as an associate of John Dillinger. He is best known for his lingering death and secret burial after being mortally wounded during a robbery.