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John Dillinger Courtroom

A 1930’s courtroom where John Dillinger and his gang went before a judge.

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The historic Pima County Courthouse is also home to the Tucson visitors center. The second-floor courtroom was restored to its original 1930's style where John Dillinger and his gang were brought before a judge.

They were caught in Tucson, Arizona before they were shipped back to Indiana .

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