Crime Does Not Pay #62

This anthology issue contains two main crime stories. The first tale follows a gang leader named Frank whose girlfriend Mary testifies against him in court, leading to his conviction and execution; the story emphasizes the consequences of his criminal life. The second story, "Murder Pays—The Hangman," recounts a 1930 New Orleans bank robbery by Joe Stoots and his accomplices, during which they kill a bank officer; the criminals attempt to flee but are pursued by police and citizens, with the narrative concluding that their crimes ultimately lead to their downfall.