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Crime Does Not Pay #27
This anthology issue contains two crime stories: "Pretty Boy Floyd," which recounts the manhunt for the notorious bank robber and killer across multiple states, ending with his capture and death; and "Lady Man Killer Soup," which follows a con artist woman named Cassie Chadwick who impersonates the widow of a wealthy industrialist's partner, fraudulently obtains over a million dollars in fake securities, and ultimately serves time in prison before dying of a heart attack. A third story, "Terrible Touhy," features a criminal named Touhy and his gang's activities, including a car ramming incident and eventual police confrontation.