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Crime Does Not Pay #72
"Andy Yole" tells the true story of a small-time criminal who boasted in 1929 that he would "be a big shot" and "really go places." The narrative follows Yole's criminal career involving armed robbery, gambling, and card tricks used to swindle victims. Through a series of crimes and schemes—including a stickup at a hotel and various cons—Yole eventually faces arrest and police capture, demonstrating how his criminal ambitions ultimately lead to his downfall and incarceration, proving that crime does not pay.