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The Story of an NYPD Officer Sentenced to Death

COPS AND CROOKS

A century ago today, the world cheered when a crooked cop was executed in Sing Sing. But was he framed for a gangland murder?

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Published Jul. 30 2015 1:01AM EDT

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Edward Conlon

Edward Conlon

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