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Evelyn Frechette, also known as Billie, was an American woman who had a relationship with the bank robber John Dillinger in the 1930s. She was arrested, imprisoned, and toured with his family after his death.
With Green, his wife Beth and Frechette following in Green's car, the doctor drove Dillinger to an apartment belonging to Augusta Salt, who had been providing nursing services and a bed for May's illicit patients, whom he could not risk seeing at his regular office, for several years.
Frechette married Welton Sparks, who was sentenced to prison in 1933 for committing a mail robbery. Frechette later told True Confessions magazine that as result of her husband's incarceration,...
- Early Life. John Herbert Dillinger was born June 22, 1903, in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a child he went by “Johnnie.” As an adult he was known as “Jackrabbit” for his graceful moves and quick getaways from the police.
- Early Crimes and Conviction. Matters reached a head on July 21, 1923, when Dillinger stole a car to impress a girl on a date. He was later found by a police officer roaming aimlessly through Indianapolis streets.
- Imprisonment and Jailbreak. Dillinger was sent to the Indiana State Reformatory in Pendleton, where he played on the prison baseball team and worked in the shirt factory as a seamster.
- The Dillinger Gang. After the bold prison escape, the killing of Sarber, the bank robberies, and the attack on the police arsenal, the Pierpont Gang was gaining substantial notoriety.
Jan 7, 2024 · Learn about the two women who were married to or involved with the notorious bank robber John Dillinger. Discover their stories, from their meetings and divorces to their roles in his crimes and legacy.
Evelyn Frechette was a loyal companion to John Dillinger until her arrest in March 1934, and subsequent trial, conviction and sentencing for harboring a federal fugitive. Evelyn Frechette was born on September 15, 1907 in Wisconsin.
Jul 17, 2019 · Evelyn Frechette was a Menominee woman who became famous for her association with gangster John Dillinger in the 1930s. She was with him during his bank-robbing spree and was arrested by the FBI, but later returned to her reservation.
