Bank Robbery
Frank and Jesse James pioneered the daylight holdup in 1866. Ever since then, bank officials and law-enforcement authorities have battled bank robbers. Modern security, technology, and police methods have made it extremely difficult for criminals to successfully rob a bank; yet, drawn by the lure of fast money, many still try. Bank Robbery traces the history of the crime from the time of Frank and Jesse James to the present, detailing the tactics criminals have used to rob banks and the laws...
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Frank and Jesse James pioneered the daylight holdup in 1866. Ever since then, bank officials and law-enforcement authorities have battled bank robbers. Modern security, technology, and police methods have made it extremely difficult for criminals to successfully rob a bank; yet, drawn by the lure of fast money, many still try. Bank Robbery traces the history of the crime from the time of Frank and Jesse James to the present, detailing the tactics criminals have used to rob banks and the laws and crimefighting techniques police have used to put bank robbers behind bars.
Foreword 7Introduction 11Blood and Money 15Manhunters 23Lawless Years 31Gangbusters 39Public Enemy No. 1 47Where the Money Is 57Most Wanted 65White Terror 73Armed and Dangerous 83Prevention and Investigation 93Chronology 103Endnotes 106Bibliography 107Further Resources 108Index 109About the Author 115About the Consulting Editor 116
