Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Baby Face Nelson’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Baby Face Nelson, Unknown
Who Was Baby Face Nelson?
Lester Joseph Gillis, also known as George Nelson and Baby Face Nelson, was an American bank robber who became a criminal partner of John Dillinger when he helped Dillinger escape from prison in Crown Point, Indiana. Later, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that Nelson and the remaining gang of bank robbers were collectively "Public Enemy Number One".
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Baby Face Nelson's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Baby Face Nelson died November 27, 1934, from gunshot wounds after a shootout with FBI agents. While he reportedly spoke to his wife before dying, 'I have lived my truth' is not documented.
Sources
- archive FBI files on the Barrington shootout
- biography Steven Nickel and William J. Helmer's 'Baby Face Nelson'
- newspaper Contemporary newspaper accounts
Legacy
Baby Face Nelson's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Baby Face Nelson’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Baby Face Nelson die?
Baby Face Nelson died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Baby Face Nelson’s last words documented?
Baby Face Nelson died November 27, 1934, from gunshot wounds after a shootout with FBI agents. While he reportedly spoke to his wife before dying, 'I have lived my truth' is not documented.
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