Parry Berrowitz | |
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| Born | Parry Rocco Berrowitz April 25, 1907 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 1934 (aged 27) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Other names | Rocco The Venom |
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| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Allegiance | Dillinger Gang |
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| Penalty | (assault; 1921 – 1922) |
Parry Rocco Berrowitz (April 25, 1907 – November 28, 1934), also known as Rocco The Venom, was an American gangster and bank robber active in the early 20th century, best known for being an associate of John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson. He helped Dillinger getting out of prison and gained so his trust.
He derived the nickname "Rocco The Venom" because of him kidnapping and poisoning his victims. After the death of John Dillinger on July 22, 1934, he fled to Louisville, Kentucky. On November 27, 1934, after eating in a restaurant, he was ambushed by FBI Agents, one of them said, "Fun time is over Berrowitz!", and, "Your friend Nelson is dead", he distracted the agents and ran into a back alley, he could get away but was seen by an off duty police officer who shot him two times, he died the day after.
Early life
editBerrowitz was born on April 25, 1907 in Springfield, Illinois. He was arrested on June 22, 1921, at the age of 14, after he assaulted a man in front of a liqur store with intent to kill. He served a year in the state reformatory.