Purple Gang from Detroit, 1928

A prohibition gang that hung out in Livingston County. This photo was taken at the time they were arrested.

From left to right: Sam Drapkin, Joe Bomerito, Jimmy Licavoli, Nick Desmond, George Rose, Abe Axler

Gang members

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1928

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