John Hamilton (gangster)

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John Hamilton
Mugshot of John "Red" Hamilton.
Born	(1898-08-27)August 27, 1898 Byng Inlet, Ontario, Canada
Died	April 26, 1934(1934-04-26) (aged 35) Aurora, Illinois, United States
Cause of death	Complications from gunshot wound
Other names	Red Three-Finger Jack
Occupations	bank robber killer
Known for	Criminal partner of John Dillinger.

John "Red" Hamilton (August 27, 1898 – April 26, 1934) was a Canadian criminal and bank robber active in the 1920s–1930s, most notably as an associate of John Dillinger. He is best known for his lingering death and secret burial after being mortally wounded during a robbery.