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Reds Johnson: The Life and Times of a Bourbon Street Gangster

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Reds Johnson, A Notorious Gangster Of The Early 20th Century, Was Known For His Violence And Racketeering In New Orleans' French Quarter. Gangster Reds Johnson

Reds Johnson was a notorious gangster of the early 20th century, known for his violence and racketeering in New Orleans' French Quarter. He was born in 1887 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and moved to New Orleans as a young man.

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Johnson quickly became involved in the city's criminal underworld, and by the early 1910s he was one of the most powerful gangsters in New Orleans. He ran a number of rackets, including prostitution, gambling, and bootlegging. He was also known for his violence, and he was involved in a number of shootings and murders.

In 1917, Johnson was arrested for the murder of a rival gangster. He was convicted and sentenced to death, but the sentence was later commuted to life in prison. Johnson served 17 years in prison, and was released in 1934.

After his release from prison, Johnson returned to New Orleans and resumed his criminal activities. He was arrested again in 1939 for racketeering, and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He served 7 years of his sentence, and was released in 1946.

Reds Johnson died in New Orleans in 1955. He was 68 years old.

Johnson's Criminal Activities

Johnson was involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including:

Prostitution
Gambling
Bootlegging
Murder
Racketeering

Johnson was a ruthless and violent gangster, and he was known for his brutality. He was involved in a number of shootings and murders, and he was also known for his use of torture.

Johnson's criminal activities had a significant impact on New Orleans. He controlled a large portion of the city's criminal underworld, and his activities contributed to the city's reputation as a dangerous place.

Johnson's Legacy

Reds Johnson is remembered as one of the most notorious gangsters of the early 20th century. His violence and racketeering had a significant impact on New Orleans, and his legacy continues to this day.

Johnson has been the subject of numerous books and articles, and he has been portrayed in several films and television shows. He is a fascinating figure in American history, and his story is a reminder of the dark side of the human experience.

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