In this episode, we delve into the infamous life of Kate "Ma" Barker, the notorious matriarch of the Barker-Karpis Gang during the Prohibition era. Join us as we explore Ma Barker's rise to power, her role in organizing criminal activities, and the dramatic events that led to her becoming one of the FBI's most wanted. Uncover the mysteries surrounding this enigmatic figure and the lasting impact she left on the criminal underworld.
Source Materials
https://allthatsinteresting.com/ma-barker
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/barker-karpis-gang
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/barker-karpis-gang-5740/
https://mabarkerhouse.org/the-gang/
https://orlandohaunts.com/the-ghost-of-ma-barkers-outlaw-haunted-house/
https://www.flsheriffs.org/blog/entry/the-longest-shootout
https://www.grunge.com/883946/the-wild-real-life-story-of-ma-barker/
https://www.hhhistory.com/2023/08/ma-barker-and-sons-americas-most-wanted.html
https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=BA038
https://www.crimelibrary.org/gangsters_outlaws/outlaws/karpis/1.html
