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Thomas Walsh

d. 1929

American mobster

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About Thomas Walsh

Thomas "Fat" or "Fatty" Walsh (died March 7, 1929) was a New York mobster involved in narcotics and an associate of Dutch Schultz and Charles "Lucky" Luciano.

He was taken in for questioning along with Luciano and George Uffner regarding the 1928 gangland slaying of Arnold Rothstein, of whom he was a former bodyguard with Jack "Legs" Diamond, however he and the others were later released. He was later killed at the Miami Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida during a gambling dispute on March 4, 1929.

It has been claimed that his ghost haunts the hotel elevator, doors opening and closing and lights blinking on and off.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Walsh?

American mobster

When did Thomas Walsh die?

Thomas Walsh died on 7 September 1929 in Coral Gables.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Walsh

· Wikidata: Q7794859

· DBpedia: Thomas Walsh (mobster)

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