Arthur “Doc” Barker, left, with jailer, William Gates

Arthur “Doc” Barker, left, with jailer, William Gates

Doc Barker, a suspect in the Edward Bremer kidnapping. Photograph by the Saint Paul Daily News, 1935.
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FBI Agent Melvin Purvis

FBI Agent Melvin Purvis

Purvis led the FBI’s investigation of the Hamm and Bremer kidnappings. Photograph by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, date unknown.

Removed fingerprints

Removed fingerprints

Alvin Karpis shows his altered fingertips, 1934. Karpis had his fingerprints removed by underworld physician Joseph Moran after the Bremer kidnapping.

Edward G. Bremer’s 1932 Lincoln sedan

Edward G. Bremer’s 1932 Lincoln sedan

The car Bremer was driving when he was kidnapped by the Barker‒Karpis gang in 1934.

Reenactment at scene of the Bremer kidnapping

Scene of the Bremer kidnapping

The corner of Lexington and Goodrich Avenues in St. Paul, where Bremer was kidnapped in 1934.

Adolph Bremer with Edward Bremer, his son

Adolph Bremer with Edward Bremer, his son

Adolph Bremer with his son after his 1934 kidnapping and return.
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Edward George Bremer, 1934

Edward George Bremer

Edward Bremer in 1934.

W.W. Dunn with William Hamm Jr.

The gang’s ransom contact, W. W. Dunn, standing with William Hamm Jr. in 1933.

Fred Barker in 1931.

Fred Barker

Fred Barker in 1931.

Kate “Ma” Barker

Kate “Ma” Barker

Kate Barker, 1931. More commonly known as Arizona, Arrie, or Ma Barker, she accompanied her sons throughout their criminal years in the Barker‒Karpis gang.
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