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Today in History: Gangster Herman Lamm dies in botched robbery attempt

12/16/2025

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On December 16, 1930, German-American bank robber Herman Lamm, known for his meticulous planning techniques, committed suicide during a failed robbery in Clinton, Indiana. Facing imminent capture by police, Lamm chose to end his life rather than face arrest, marking a dramatic conclusion to his criminal career.

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On December 16, 1930, German-American bank robber Herman Lamm, known for his meticulous planning techniques, committed suicide during a failed robbery in Clinton, Indiana. Facing imminent capture by police, Lamm chose to end his life rather than face arrest, marking a dramatic conclusion to his criminal career.