Kiss me? Um …
More from the vaults of Prof. Alex Taylor: As it appeared in the January 19, 1988 Gainesville Times, the NE Georgia page exhibits the my father discussing the history behind the mob’s “Kiss of Death.” For those not aware, Dad endured his own “examinations” by organized crime while serving in Tampa Police Department’s Criminal Intelligence Unit during the late ’60s through the mid-’70s. Many of these trials were used in the creation of Bolita.
This 11/1940 *Mittelman photo to the left is either unfortunately-timed by the photographer or purposely-subverted by the most infamous KoD girl. Nonetheless, it appears to be the only known photograph of her. Too bad we don’t get to see those remarkable lips.
*Mittelman, also widely spelled Mittleman.
More:
Evelyn Mittleman was Pittsburgh Phil’s (Harry Strauss) girlfriend at the time. Prosecutors during his trial picked her up after visiting his holding cell three times. Each time she carried messages from his associates who were still free. Mittleman made the grand mistake of wearing expensive jewelry and fur coats during her visits. She did so even though investigators knew she was unemployed during the previous five years. (Different times and methods of assessment back then). The prosecutors were apparently obliged to toss her in a cell under $50,000 bond until she testified as a material witness.
Material Kiss of Death Girl.
