During the Gangster Era, many believed Ma Barker led the Barker Gang. In the late 1800s, Barker had four sons, two of whom joined the infamous Barker gang. But was Ma really the mastermind behind their criminal activities?
Apr 2024
Last Stand Of The Barker Gang
There’s a house just outside the town of Ocklawaha, Florida, that stands as one of the most infamous locations in America’s gangland history. It was at this house where the last stand of the Barker gang took place and where Ma Barker and her son, Fred, battled it out with G-men b ... Show More
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<p>In Episode 93, Robert is joined by Emily Yoshida (Night Call Podcast) to discuss Ma Barker, the notorious leader of the Barker Gang.</p><p><strong>FOOTNOTES:</strong></p><ol> <li><a href="https://vault.fbi.gov/barker-karpis-gang">Barker/Karpis Gang</a></li> <li><a href="https: ... Show More
<p>This week we're traveling back to the "public enemy" era of 1930's Midwest America, as we dive into the story of legendary Crime Boss and Matriarch of the infamous Barker-Karpis Gang, Ma Barker.</p><p><br /> </p><p>Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" target="_blan ... Show More
<p>We continue our story of Ma Barker and the Barker-Karpis Gang, who's crimes begin to escalate and evolve with a series of merciless bank robberies.</p><p><br />Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons ... Show More
