Joseph Weil
Joseph "Yellow Kid" Weil (July 1, 1875 – February 26, 1976) was one of the best known American con men of his era. Weil's biographer, W. T. Brannon, wrote of Weil's "uncanny knowledge of human nature". During the course of his career, Weil is reputed to have stolen more than $8 million.
Joseph Weil | |
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| Born | July 1, 1875 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | February 26, 1976 (aged 100) Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | United States |
| Other names | Yellow Kid |
| Occupation | Confidence man |
| Known for | Notorious con artist |
| Parent | Otto Weil |
"Each of my victims had larceny in his heart," quipped Weil.
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