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Alvin Francis Karpis (born Albin Francis Karpavičius; August 10, 1907 – August 26, 1979), a Depression-era gangster nicknamed "Creepy" for his sinister smile and called "Ray" by his gang members, was a Canadian-born (naturalized American) criminal of Lithuanian descent known for being a leader of the Barker–Karpis gang in the 1930s. Karpis led the gang along with Fred Barker and Arthur "Doc" Barker. There were only four "public enemies" ever given the title of "Public Enemy #1" by the FBI and he was the only one to be taken alive. The other three, John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Baby Face Nelson, were all killed before being captured. He also spent the longest time as a federal prisoner at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, serving twenty-six years.

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  • Alvin Karpis (en)
  • Alvin Karpis (de)
  • Alvin Karpis (fr)
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  • Alvin Karpis (sv)
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  • Alvin Francis Karpis (born Albin Francis Karpavičius; August 10, 1907 – August 26, 1979), a Depression-era gangster nicknamed "Creepy" for his sinister smile and called "Ray" by his gang members, was a Canadian-born (naturalized American) criminal of Lithuanian descent known for being a leader of the Barker–Karpis gang in the 1930s. Karpis led the gang along with Fred Barker and Arthur "Doc" Barker. There were only four "public enemies" ever given the title of "Public Enemy #1" by the FBI and he was the only one to be taken alive. The other three, John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Baby Face Nelson, were all killed before being captured. He also spent the longest time as a federal prisoner at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, serving twenty-six years. (en)
  • Alvin Karpis (* 10. August 1908 in Montreal; † 26. August 1979 in Torremolinos, Spanien), eigentlich Albin Francis Karpaviecz (in der Autobiographie zu Karpowicz vereinfacht), war ein kanadisch-US-amerikanischer Krimineller. Karpis wurde vor allem berühmt durch die von ihm gemeinsam mit der „Barker-Bande“ verübte Serie von Gewaltverbrechen, die ihm in den 1930er Jahren zeitweise den „Rang“ des „Staatsfeindes Nr. 1“ (Public Enemy No. 1) auf der Liste der zehn meistgesuchten Flüchtigen des FBI einbrachte. (de)
  • Alvin Francis Karpowicz, dit Alvin Karpis, surnommé Creepy Karpis à cause de son sourire sinistre, né Albin Francis Karpavičius à Montréal le 10 août 1907 et mort le 26 août 1979 à Torremolinos, est un gangster canadien naturalisé américain appartenant au gang Barker dans les années 1930. (fr)
  • Alvin Francis "Creepy Karpis" Karpowicz (Montréal, 10 agosto 1907 – Torremolinos, 26 agosto 1979) è stato un criminale canadese naturalizzato statunitense di origini lituane. Famoso per la sua alleanza con Arthur Barker negli anni trenta, Alvin Karpis fu l'ultimo fra i Nemici Pubblici a essere catturato dal direttore dell'FBI J. Edgar Hoover. Fu rinchiuso nel penitenziario di Alcatraz per più di 25 anni, il periodo più lungo scontato da un prigioniero in quella prigione. (it)
  • Alvin "Creepy" Karpis (10 augustus 1908 - 26 augustus 1979) was een Amerikaans gangster. Hij richtte samen met de op. De bende was actief in de jaren dertig, met het beroven van banken en treinen, en twee grote ontvoeringen van rijke zakenlieden. Karpis was ook de langstzittende gevangene van Alcatraz. (nl)
  • Alvin Francis Karpis (née Albin Francis Karpavičius; 10 de agosto de 1907 – 26 de agosto de 1979), um gângster da era da Depressão apelidado de "Creepy" por seu sorriso sinistro e chamado de "Ray" por seus membros de gangue, era um canadense nascido (naturalizado Americano) criminoso de ascendência lituana conhecido por ser um líder da na década de 1930. Karpis liderou a gangue junto com Fred Barker e Arthur "Doc" Barker. Havia apenas quatro "inimigos públicos" que receberam o título de "Inimigo Público #1" pelo FBI e ele foi o único a ser capturado vivo. Os outros três, Pretty Boy Floyd e Baby Face Nelson foram todos mortos antes de serem capturados. Ele também passou o maior tempo como prisioneiro federal na Penitenciária Federal de Alcatraz, cumprindo vinte e seis anos. (pt)
  • Alvin Francis Karpowicz, född 10 augusti 1907, död 26 augusti 1979, även kallad "'Creepy Karpis"', för sitt ondskefulla leende, var en kanadensisk-amerikansk brottsling, känd för sitt samarbete med Barkergänget på 1930-talet. Han var den siste av de så kallade "" att gripas, något som gav J. Edgar Hoover och FBI stor uppmärksamhet. Han var länge fånge i det mytomspunna fängelset Alcatraz, i hela 26 år. I filmen Public Enemies (2009) spelas han av Giovanni Ribisi. (sv)
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  • Torremolinos, Spain (en)
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  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada (en)
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