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Alex Birns (February 21, 1907 – March 29, 1975), best known as Shondor Birns, was a Jewish-American organized crime figure, racketeer and crime boss from Cleveland, Ohio, who was once labeled by the local newspapers as the city's " Public enemy No. 1".
18 set 2023 · One of the most infamous leaders of Cleveland’s numbers game between the 1930s and mid-1970s, Shondor Birns developed a reputation for his criminality and extravagant lifestyle. Labeled “Public Enemy No. 1” by local newspapers, Birns had an extensive criminal record spanning decades.
15 dic 2019 · It was at this spot - then a gritty hub of strip clubs and dive bars and hustlers - where infamous gangster Alex “Shondor” Birns, 69, was blown to pieces in his Lincoln Continental after a ...
13 mar 2024 · Delve into the intriguing life of Alex "Shondor" Birns, a notorious mobster whose name struck fear in the hearts of many. This video explores Birns' journey from his humble beginnings to...
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14 feb 2011 · Why They Blew Shondor Birns Away. On the eve of retirement, after bombing and shooting his way into the headlines for half a century, Cleveland's leading racketeer was murdered in a style he would have admired.
6 nov 2019 · Porrello has written extensively about the history of crime in Northeast Ohio. In his new book, “Bombs, Bullets and Bribes: The True Story of Notorious Jewish Mobster Alex Shondor Birns,” (Next Hat Press) Porrello explores the colorful gangster’s life.
BIRNS, ALEX "SHONDOR" (21 Feb. 1905-29 Mar. 1975), a notorious criminal, was involved in rackets, PROSTITUTION, theft, assault, and murder from the days of Prohibition until his death. Born to Herman and Illon Birn, the family immigrated to Cleveland from Austria-Hungary in 1907.
