John Wojtowicz
American bank robber (1945–2006)
John Stanley Wojtowicz (March 9, 1945 - January 2, 2006) was an American bank robber. He was born in New York City to Polish immigrants. Dog Day Afternoon is based on a robbery he did in New York City in 1972..[1] Three documentaries have been made about him. Wojtowicz died of cancer on January 2, 2006 at his mother's home in New York City.
John Stanley Joseph Wojtowicz | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Stanley Joseph Wojtowicz March 9, 1945 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | January 2, 2006 (aged 60) New York City, New York, United States |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Spouse(s) | Carmen Bifulco (divorced; 2 children), Elizabeth Debbie Eden |
| Conviction(s) | Bank robbery |
| Criminal penalty | 20 years imprisonment, served five years. |
References
change- ↑ "John Wojtowicz in the Notable Names Database". Soylent Communications. Retrieved 2007-10-03.
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