Louis "Lepke" Buchalter was born on February 6, 1897, in New York City. Buchalter was first arrested September 2, 1915, on a burglary charge. He was later known as a member of "Murder, Incorporated" for all the killings and crimes he committed or ordered committed. In March of 1940, he was sentenced to a term of 30 years to life for crimes committed. He was sent to Leavenworth Penitentiary in April 1940. He died in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison on March 4, 1944, after being found guilty of murder in Kings County, New York.
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