John Wojtowicz
American bank robber (1945–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Stanley Joseph Wojtowicz (/vɔɪˈtoʊvɪtʃ/, voy-TOE-vitch;[1] March 9, 1945 – January 2, 2006) was an American bank robber whose story inspired the film Dog Day Afternoon.[2][3][4]
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Born | John Stanley Joseph Wojtowicz (1945-03-09)March 9, 1945 New York City, U.S. |
Died | January 2, 2006(2006-01-02) (aged 60) New York City, U.S. |
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Children | 2 |
Conviction(s) | Bank robbery |
Criminal penalty | 20 years imprisonment, served five years. |
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