Louis Buchalter
American mobster
Died when: 47 years 27 days (564 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
Louis Buchalter, known as Louis Lepke or Lepke Buchalter, (February 6, 1897 – March 4, 1944) was an American mobster and head of the Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc., during the 1930s.
Buchalter was one of the premier labor racketeers in New York City during that era.Charles Birger and Buchalter are the only American mob bosses to be executed after being convicted of murder.
Louis Buchalter was executed using the infamous "Old Sparky" electric chair after being sent "up the river" to Sing Sing Correctional Facility.
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