1888 in organized crime

List of years in organized crime
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Events

  • Frank Lyons, a member of the Yellow Henry Gang, escapes from prison and reorganizes the gang before being recaptured later that year.
  • January 23 – Danny Driscoll, co-leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed for the death of New York prostitute Breezy Garrity during a gunfight between Driscoll and Five Points Gang member Johnny McCarthy.
  • July 5 – Danny Lyons kills rival pimp Joseph Quinn in a gunfight over prostitute Kitty McGown.
  • August 21 – Danny Lyons, leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed for the murder of Joseph Quinn.

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