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Old Photos: Kansas City Crime

These photos are tagged “Kansas City Crime” at the Life Magazine Archives. There is a whole set of them, without any names, descriptions or explanations. I have no idea who these people are and how are these places linked to crime. The photos are dated May 5,1950.

Charles V. Carrollo (R) and Anthony Marcella (L), indicted by federal jury for liquor tax violations, going to the federal building to post their bonds.© Time Inc.George Skadding

© Time Inc.George Skadding
© Time Inc.George Skadding
© Time Inc.George Skadding
The Green Hills where the Grand Jury is staying during the gambling crisis.© Time Inc.George Skadding
© Time Inc.George Skadding
© Time Inc.George Skadding
© Time Inc.George Skadding
Show club where gambling was taking place during the gambling conspiracy.© Time Inc.George Skadding
© Time Inc.George Skadding
© Time Inc.George Skadding
Show club where gambling was taking place during the gambling conspiracy.© Time Inc.George Skadding

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