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Louis "Lepke" Buchalter

February 6, 1897 – March 4, 1944 Convicted 1941
Buried at: Mount Hebron Cemetery , Flushing, New York · Block 74, Section H, Lot 1/2 of Lot 7 & all of 9-3

Criminal History (Public Record)

Convicted of murder in connection with the activities of Murder, Inc. (professional killers working for the syndicate). Executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison on March 4, 1944. One of the highest-ranking organized crime figures ever executed in the United States. Grave marker includes inscription "BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER."

Background

Louis "Lepke" Buchalter was a Jewish-American mob boss and head of the enforcement arm of the National Crime Syndicate known as Murder, Inc. He was a close associate of Lucky Luciano and operated in New York City's garment district.

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⚠ Proximity Warning within ~5 miles

The following other flagged graves were found near this location:

Hamilton Howard "Albert" Fish
Flushing Cemetery · ~2.04 miles away
Mary Frances Creighton
Flushing Cemetery · ~2.04 miles away
Francis "Two Gun" Crowley
Calvary Cemetery · ~4.33 miles away

Distances are approximate using the Haversine formula. Always confirm exact plot locations with the cemetery office.

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