Bugs Moran

George Clarence "Bugs" Moran (/məˈrɑːn/; Adelard Leo Cunin; August 21, 1893 – February 25, 1957) was an American Chicago Prohibition-era gangster. He was incarcerated three times before his 21st birthday. Seven members of his gang were gunned down and killed in a warehouse in the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre of February 14, 1929, supposedly on the orders of his rival Al Capone.

This article is about the American 1920s mobster. For the American comedian, see George Moran (comedian).

George "Bugs" Moran
Moran in 1930s
Born
Adelard Leo Cunin

(1893-08-21)August 21, 1893
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedFebruary 25, 1957(1957-02-25) (aged 63)
USP Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas, U.S.
Resting placeLeavenworth Federal Penitentiary Cemetery, U.S.
Other namesGeorge Gage, George Morrissey, George Miller
Occupation(s)Gangster, bootlegger
PredecessorVincent Drucci
Spouse(s)Evelyn Herrell (first wife)
Lucille Logan Bilezikdijan
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(m. 1922)​
Children1
AllegianceNorth Side Gang
Criminal chargeRobbery and conspiracy to counterfeit checks and cash in $62,000 worth of American Express checks
Penalty10–20 years at Ohio Penitentiary; 5 years at Leavenworth Prison
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