17 January

Marcel Petiot is born in Auxerre, Burgundy.

Marcel Petiot Executed

In occupied Paris a doctor sold a secret route to safety for 25,000 francs a head. In March 1944 smoke from his chimney showed where his clients had gone.

Banker Edward Bremer is kidnapped in St. Paul; he is freed on 7 February after a $200,000 ransom.

Ma Barker Killed before trial

Hoover called her the brains of a murderous gang. A robber who knew her said she couldn't plan breakfast. Kate Barker and the shootout at Lake Weir.