George Remus

George Remus (November 13, 1876 – January 20, 1952) was a German-born American lawyer who was a bootlegger during the early days of Prohibition, and later murdered his wife Imogene.

George Remus
Born(1878-11-13)November 13, 1878
DiedJanuary 20, 1952(1952-01-20) (aged 73)
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery
NationalityGerman
Other namesKing of the Bootleggers
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materChicago College of Pharmacy
Illinois College of Law, later acquired by DePaul University
Occupation(s)Lawyer, pharmacist, bootlegger
Spouses
Lillian Klauff
(m. 1899; div. 1920)
    Augusta Imogene Brown Holmes
    (m. 1920; died 1927)
      Blanche Watson
      (before 1952)
      ChildrenRomola Remus
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