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Roger Shimp 1925 - 1966

Roger Shimp was born on March 31, 1925, and died at age 40 years old in February 1966. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Roger Shimp.
Roger Shimp
March 31, 1925
February 1966
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  • 03/31
    1925

    Birthday

    March 31, 1925
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  • 02/dd
    1966

    Death

    February 1966
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Roger Shimp lived 34 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 40.
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In 1925, in the year that Roger Shimp was born, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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In 1935, at the age of only 10 years old, Roger was alive when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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